Tuladandasana

Balancing Stick

Balancing Stick is a long single-leg balance with torso and rear leg reaching in opposite directions.

Intermediate · 5/10

Practise away from the screen with the Yoga Cards deck.

Start upright facing a chair and shift weight into one foot.
Hinge forward and extend the other leg back; reach arms forward only if balance remains steady.
Lower the rear foot and return upright before switching sides.

Before you begin

Avoid unsupported practice with dizziness or instability; stop for hamstring pain.

Work in the standing hip and a long reach through the body.

Develops balance and endurance through the hips and trunk.

Locking the standing knee or lifting the rear hip open.

Keep hands on the chair and the torso higher.