4 simple balance exercises to help you relax

Balance exercises are most commonly used in yoga. They not only help you get to know your body better, but also allow you to concentrate on doing them. Freezing in unstable poses and trying to maintain the position, you will not be distracted by unnecessary thoughts. Such partly meditative practices are very relaxing.

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Yoga helps to achieve a relaxed state of the body, absence of fear, anxiety; promotes even breathing and develops focus, concentration.

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Gently lengthens and strengthens even the tightest hamstrings. It is effective for stretching the back surface of the hips. With each subsequent workout, the ankles become more plastic, and the knees and hips become more mobile.

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• Stand up straight with your hands on your waist.
• Slowly bend one leg at the knee and bring it off by pressing it against the other knee.
• Keep your balance for 10 seconds and then change your leg. When confidence builds, perform the exercise with your eyes closed.

“Walking on a tightrope.”

When you walk the tightrope, you are in complete control of yourself, not allowing yourself to fall or stagger. As you gain experience, it is recommended that you do this exercise with your eyes closed for more concentration.

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• Place your feet one in front of the other in a line so that the toe of one foot touches the heel of the other.
• It is important to keep your back straight and maintain this position for at least 10 seconds, and then switch feet.

“Dog – Bird.”

This exercise as one of the varieties of the plank perfectly helps to engage all the muscles. You will feel the strength of your body and in time you will learn to balance.

• Get on all fours. Keep your back straight, don’t arch your back. Your legs and arms should form a 90-degree angle with your back.
• Extend your right arm forward and simultaneously pull your left leg back.
• After a couple of seconds, swap your arms and legs: if you initially stretched out your right arm, change it to the left. Do the same with your legs.

Important rules

As with any physical activity, there are important rules to follow for better results.

A smooth body

Valerie: The first and foremost thing for all balance exercises is to level your body. Stand straight, tense the muscles of your legs. The feet should stand steadily on the surface, the abdomen and buttocks tightened.

Proper body posture is the key to performing the exercises effectively.

Bare feet

All exercises are best performed barefoot. When your feet are fully touching the surface, it is much easier to achieve balance. What’s more, being barefoot engages the muscles in your feet that you can’t feel in shoes.

Half an hour of balance exercises will perfectly relax your body and help you distract yourself from everyday problems. After all, you’ll have to concentrate on your postures to keep your balance. Start taking care of your body now.