Control Balance

Starting Position

1. Make sure your standing foot is firmly planted on the ground.

2. Don't allow your knee to move inward or outward.

3. Don't lock your standing knee.

4. Don't arch your back or hunch your shoulders.

5. If you're having difficulty balancing, start with your eyes open and gradually close them as you become more confident.

Proper Form

1. Slowly shift your weight onto the standing leg, while maintaining a straight line from your head through your standing leg.

2. Hold the position for up to 10 seconds, then slowly return to the starting position.

3. Repeat the exercise on the other leg.

Breathing Technique

1. Take a deep breath in before shifting your weight.

2. Exhale as you shift your weight and hold the balance.

3. Take a deep breath in as you return to the starting position.