In the yoga class, when we start to do the one-leg standing balance posture, we begin to be calm.
Breathing began to become rapid, and the ankle shook from side to side, trying to find balance, and the toes involuntarily grasped the ground.
How can you elegantly stay in the one-leg balance posture? To put it simply, just stay in the right position.
But it is easier said than done.
The following yogi editor summarizes the three key points of the one-leg balance pose for the students: 1.
Find the key words of foot stability: big toe, small toe, arch of foot, first lay the foot flat on the mat, then press the toe ball down on the mat, especially the big toe ball, keep this movement, and let the small toe ball press down, start the muscle, let the arch lift up, and press the inside of the foot.
These actions can help stabilize the foot bones and support the ankle joint, It will activate the calf muscles.
At the same time, the leg that is not on the ground should also do these details.
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A strong and stable knee is the key.
Knee stability is very important for the single body balance posture and the conversion between postures.
To activate the front thigh muscles, lift the knee up· Stand on one leg and start the hip muscles on the side of the support leg to stabilize the pelvis· The support leg should be strong and straight, and the thigh muscles should be started to let the hips free· Activate the front thigh muscles and lift the knee.
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The activation of core core stability can stabilize the spine and upper body, which is conducive to stability in the single-leg balance posture· Activate the lower abdominal muscles to stabilize the pelvis, support the back, and strengthen the connection between the lower abdomen and the hip joint· Start strong and stable muscles around the lumbar spine· Take a deep breath, expand the chest, activate the upper back muscles, and stabilize the lower ribs.
The shoulders sink back and extend the spine..
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