My Favourite Yoga Poses for Stability

Here are 3 of my favorite yoga poses that can help develop your core stability. Hold a variation of each pose for 3- 5 breaths.

Tree Pose / Vrksasana

This pose is great for your balance, leg and hip strength, and activates your abs and postural muscles.

Tip: Start by placing your foot on the ground, then work your way higher up your leg as your balance, strength and mobility improves. 

Mountain Pose / Tadasana

Seems simple but there is a lot going on. Lots of muscles are working- just more subtly than in some of the other poses. Muscles in your feet, calves, thighs are working to keep your weight even and centred, and legs strong. Your abs and muscles in your back and hips are working to keep your trunk lengthened and centred. Your shoulders, upper back, and neck are activating to keep your palms facing forward, your neck long and the crown of your head drawing up.

Tip: You can stand with your feet together or hip width apart depending on your balance. Close your eyes if you are steady enough to do so.

Bridge Pose / Setu Bhandhasana

Of course this would be included in my list of favourite asana's. Not only does it activate several muscles along your posterior chain (back side of your body) and , it also helps to open up through the front of your chest and hips.

Tip: I usually encourage people to tuck their hips under before lifting up, so you are using your glutes and hamstrings rather than straining through your back. Also, you do not have to lift your hips up very high to gain the physical benefits of this posture.

As always, only do what feels right for you, and Enjoy!

Bel

The Stability Physio