Please Note: This is part of a series of related topics. Use the quick menu above to navigate within this section.In this lesson, we examine balancing poses as a category, and ways to apply this knowledge in teaching.
Objective
Become proficient in the nature and effects of balancing poses, and considerations for wisely teaching and sequencing them.
Description
Explain why we practice balance poses. Describe five types of balance poses and give examples for each. Provide the general physical effects and energetic effects of balance poses. Name three essentials to the practice of balancing. Define drishti and explain why it helps in balancing. Provide teaching tips to help students manage their thoughts and attitude around balancing practice and provide options for a student having trouble balancing. Describe ways to add challenge to a balancing practice and general considerations related to sequencing balancing poses. [See also: Arm Balancing Poses.]
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