Mastering Leg Balances in Yoga: Perfect Your Foundation for Optimal Alignment

Welcome back to Body Surfing Yoga! In this video, we dive deep into the art of leg balances. Discover how focusing on your foundational leg can transform your practice. We’ll go through the alignment and intricate details to enhance your leg balancing poses. You’ll learn tips to ensure your foundation is solid, making your entire pose stable and strong. Think of your legs as the roots of a tree; the more they spread and root into the earth, the better your balance will be. Join us to improve your focus, strength, and overall balance.
📺 Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction to Leg Balances
0:34 - Importance of a Solid Foundation
1:02 - The Four Points of Contact
1:25 - Balance Issues and Foot Mechanics
1:48 - Yoga Toes and Toe Spreading
2:09 - Simple Leg Lift Exercise
2:30 - Quadriceps Engagement and Upper Body Alignment
3:04 - Strength and Alignment from the Belly Down
3:30 - Energy Alignment: Belly Down and Up
3:57 - Importance of Eye Gaze in Yoga
4:18 - Focus and Concentration for Better Balance
5:13 - Advanced Pose: Titthibasana
5:39 - Modifying Poses for Tight Hamstrings
6:05 - Alignment and Balance in Titthibasana with Strap
7:01 - Hand Placement and Shoulder Alignment
8:21 - Full Variation with Internal Rotation
9:08 - Keeping the Spine Extended and Hips Open
9:37 - Common Mistake: Hip Leaning and Pelvic Rotation
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