Balance

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ana2009
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April 6, 2009 at 5:33 am

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#1389

My balance on my left leg is much worse than my right side. I can’t hold this pose or standing bow or tree without falling out several times on my left leg. I occasionally fall out while standing on my right leg, but never as often as on my left leg. Some days are better than others, but my balance is never equal on both sides. Is this fixable?

LoveTheHeat
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April 7, 2009 at 5:12 am

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#4606

yes, keep going and continue with your practice. 🙂

Gabrielle (The Hot Yoga Doctor)
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April 7, 2009 at 8:14 am

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#4607

Hi Ana

I was wondering whether you have noticed how easily you lock your standing leg. Is there a difference between the sides, not only in the way you lock your leg but your footprint and ankle support. What can you tell me about your foot position and how your ankle supports your leg? Is there any chance that you have a flat foot or very high arch, are you falling inward? There may be something that you could work on that will help you build that balance. If you can work on some observations we can see whether it is simply going to be a matter of ‘doing time’ in the hot room or if there are some real techniques I can give you to practice.

BTW: no body is symmetrical so it is not unreasonable to expect that one side of a pose may be differently experienced to the other. Technique may still provide the answers!

Namaste
Gabrielle 🙂

michsolo
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April 8, 2009 at 3:16 pm

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#4614

I have high arches and have found that balance is a bit difficult as well. I find that I tend to roll my feet out to stay off that arch and when I try to roll inward it is difficult for me to keep my balance. I would love some suggestions as to what I can do to help in this area. Thanks.

Gabrielle (The Hot Yoga Doctor)
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April 10, 2009 at 6:32 am

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#4627

Hi Michelle

I was wondering if rather than rolling back in toward the midline you could try keeping your arch lifted but placing the ball of your big toe firmly on the ground. Your muscles will strengthen quite markedly. BTW have you checked out my video Great Posture From The Ground Up? There are some tips there that will help you several of which you can use outside of the studio and integrate them into your body and your life, including examining the way you walk and stand. 😉

Namaste
Gabrielle 🙂

ana2009
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April 11, 2009 at 4:37 am

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#4634

Thanks, Gabrielle. I have very flat feet and pronate substantially. I wear orthodics in my running shoes and walking shoes, but not in my work shoes (high heels, usually.)

ana2009
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May 5, 2009 at 6:10 am

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#4744

Are there some exercises/modifications that I can do to get better balance?
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