Integrating Strength and Balance

A balanced class that combines strength and balance to improve coordination and confidence.

Today’s session

In this lesson, you will combine strength and balance in a more integrated way. By now, many poses feel familiar, allowing you to focus on how different elements work together. The intention today is to stay steady while moving with awareness and control.

As you practice, let your breath remain calm and supportive. Balance and strength require focus, so notice when your attention drifts and gently bring it back to your breathing. If something feels challenging, simplify the pose and continue with patience.

This lesson helps bring together what you have learned so far. By practicing strength and balance together, you are developing coordination that supports smoother movement and greater confidence, both on and off the mat.

Required accessories for this lesson:

Yoga Mat

Exercise 1

Childs pose

Accessories

  • Yoga Mat

Instructions

  • Place your knees hip width apart and your big toes touching
  • Lift and bend your chest to your knees and head to the floor.
  • Slide your hands in front of you.
  • Make this an active stretch by activating your fingers, palms up, elbows off the floor and sliding your shoulder blades onto your back.
  • With each breath you should fall more deeply into the stretch.
  • Hold the pose for5 to 10 deep breaths.