Balance poses to try

Extended hand to big toe (or shin) Standing on the left foot, grip the big toe of the right foot with the right hand. Extend the right leg away from you or keep the knee bent. You can also try a variation of just holding the right shin. The left hand can stay on the left hip or extend out to the side for balance.

Half moon Balance on the right foot and place right hand on the floor or a yoga block, in line with the right shoulder. The left leg should be extended outwards at hip height. The left hand can remain on the left hip or be extended toward the sky. Imagine you’re leaning back against a wall. Extend this further by taking right hand fingers off floor or place hand over the heart if you’re feeling steady.

Eagle pose Bend both knees slightly. Balance on the right foot and wrap the left leg around the right. You can modify this by crossing the left leg over the right like you’re sitting at a table. If you can, try wrapping the leg all the way around and hook the left foot behind the right calf muscle. Bring hands together in front of the heart; bend knees even deeper. Stay for one minute if you can.

Tree pose Standing on the left foot, lift the right foot and place it to the inner seam of the left leg. Use your right hand to do this. You might modify this by placing the right foot on the calf, but avoid pressing the side of the knee. Bring the hands together in front of the heart. Stay for a minute and keep the gaze steady on something that isn’t moving to help with balance.

Warrior tree Balance on the right leg. Reach the arms wide for balance and lean forward as you lift your left leg behind you. You can either keep your arms wide or reach forward in line with the back leg, the palms facing inward.

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