Yoga for Balance
Start standing, explore Tree and Warrior II, then come down through Child’s Pose into a supported rest.
Balance does not have to be perfectly still. Keep a wall or stable chair within reach, let your gaze settle and use support whenever it helps you practise with confidence. Keep it simple. Let each movement be small enough that you can breathe comfortably. When you reach Constructive Rest, let the floor support you for 45 seconds before you sit up.
The sequence
- Warm up
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01
Mountain Pose“Root down to rise up”
45s
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02
Standing Side Bend“Up before over”
45s
- Flow
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Vinyasa flow3 poses · 20s each 1m
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Chair Pose
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Tree Pose
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Warrior II
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- Cool down
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04
Triangle Pose“Reach out before you reach down”
45s
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05
Child’s Pose“Let the forehead be heavy”
45s
- Rest
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06
Constructive Rest“Let the floor hold you”
1m
What helps
Props that make this easier
- Non-slip yoga mat A 4–6 mm mat with good grip makes standing poses steadier. View on Amazon
- Cork yoga block Brings the floor closer in forward folds and supported poses. View on Amazon
- Yoga bolster A firm support under knees or spine for restorative rest. View on Amazon
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Other 5-minute practices
All practices
Desk Yoga Reset
Step away from the screen for seated twists, Cat–Cow and standing stretches, ending with a short floor rest.
Evening Yoga to Wind Down
Put the day down with seated folds, Child’s Pose and Legs Up the Wall before a brief rest.
Floor Yoga for Back and Hips
Stay on the mat for Cat–Cow, Child’s Pose, Sphinx and Cobra, followed by a reclined twist and rest.