10min
Strength
Yoga for Balance
Practise Tree alongside Bird Dog and supported plank variations, with a chair or wall nearby if useful.
Beginner · 13 poses
Steadier on your feet
Yoga for balance
Standing balances, strong feet and focused attention, progressing step by step with support when you need it.
Balance is a skill, and it improves with practice. Yoga trains it by asking you to stand on one leg, shift weight with control and keep your attention steady.
Start near a wall or chair and use it freely. Strong feet and ankles, steady breathing and a fixed gaze point make every balance easier. Progress from two feet to one, then to longer holds.
Tips for practice
- Practise next to a wall or a sturdy chair.
- Fix your gaze on one still point.
- Spread the toes and press evenly through the foot.
- Wobbling is part of learning; come down and try again.
Practise safely
If you have a history of falls, dizziness or a condition that affects balance, practise with support and seek advice from a health professional.
Guided practices
15min
Strength
Yoga for Balance
A balance practice that revisits Tree and Warrior II, with all-fours work and supported plank variations.
Beginner · 16 poses
20min
Strength
Yoga for Balance
Return to Tree and the standing series, then settle into Child’s Pose, a seated twist and rest.
Beginner · 16 poses
Poses to know
Mountain Pose
Tadasana
Tree Pose
Vrksasana
Warrior III
Virabhadrasana III
Half Moon
Ardha Chandrasana
Eagle Pose
Garudasana
Standing Hand-to-Big-Toe
Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
Questions people ask
How can I improve my balance with yoga?
Practise standing balances a few times a week, start with support, and gradually reduce it as you feel steadier.
Why is balancing harder on some days?
Tiredness, stress, hunger and even the surface you stand on all affect balance. It is normal for it to vary.