Balance on the mat equals more balance in life. We will never tire of repeating it. This is because the discipline of yoga leads us to be more aware of our resources, welcoming towards our limits and those of those around us.
In this sequence we propose a group of asanas dedicated to balance that help us to work on strength and concentration. The suggestion to practice at best is to observe a fixed point in front of us, breathe deeply and not be in a hurry to lead to I finish the asana. We train patience which will also serve us off the mat!
Another suggestion is to get closer to a wall and fix it, reducing the vastness of the space in front of us, will help us to stay more focused on the goal.
on the ground, imagining the roots of our plant sinking into the ground. The hands are in prayer in front of the heart and the foot of the other leg rises towards the upper part of the thigh. If the position is too intense, you may decide to stop at the ankle or calf. Some masters recommend pushing the tongue against the legs. incisors to increase the sense of balance.
After having tested the balance with the tree we test the strength of the legs with Garudasana, the position of the eagle. The arms are intertwined with the chest and the hands are glued together, the left hand grabs the thumb of the hand right.
The leg you root on must bend and bear the weight of the leg that rests on it. The foot can get stuck behind the calf or remain flat on the ground, the thighs are tightly tightened together and the pelvis is lowered. The elbows are high and the gaze fixed in front of us.Repeat everything on the other side. In balance positions we always remember to perform the asana from both sides to balance the energies.
The sequence continues with the facilitated variant of Utthita Hasta Padangustasana, the position of the hand that grasps the big toe, bringing the knee up, first in front of us and then opening it outwards. To intensify the asana we bring the hands to the hips, keep the back straight and the abs active, the gaze fixed in front of us and try to let the bent leg stay up. Natarajasana, the position of Shiva dancing, is one of the most popular yoga asanas. Here we propose its simplified variant by lifting the foot and bringing it to the buttocks with both hands and the more complex variant by grasping the inside of the foot with one hand. The other arm rises upward and the torso bends forward as the leg pushes up and back.
The sequence continues with Ardha Chandrasana in the standing crescent position by bringing one hand to the ground and lifting the leg upward. The free arm can rise to the sky and follow the leg.
We conclude with Virabadhrasana three, the position of the third warrior in balance in the first variant with the arms stretched forward and the leg that opens and lifts back, looking at the ground or in front of you ", in the more advanced version the arms can go behind to the back and hands join.
The goal of this sequence is to develop balance by training patience, perfection of execution will come later and it is not the main priority. Let's stick with what we can do and hold the position for at least five breaths on each side. We will become much calmer and more patient!
