Active Sitting
Yoga: Seated one leg side balance
Yoga
Exercise Description:
Yoga: Seated one leg side balance
Classification:
Yoga
Instruction:
Begin in a seated cross-legged position. Bend the right knee and place the strap to the insole of the right foot. With the strap, guide the right leg to the side. Shift the weight over to the left hip. Now place the left hand behind the body and find the stability in the pose. Hips and shoulders are facing forward, navel pulled in towards spine and pelvic floor lifted. Only if you are feeling balanced here inhale and lift the left arm to the side. Look to the left. Drop the shoulders away from the ears and maintain a straight right leg. Maintain this pose for 5 to 10 deep breaths. Repeat on the other side.
Side Note:
Increases the flexibility of the hamstrings, calves and inner thigh musculature. Strengthens the core stabilizers. Improves balance, focus and concentration.
