STEPS

Balancing Table Top is a building block pose that improves balance, coordination and posture. Balancing Table top is a versatile pose that can be modified to accommodate gentle sequences or switched up to a dynamic core builder for power yoga classes. Balancing Table Top benefits include building arm strength. That makes this pose, a great starter for building a sequence leading to arm balances. Balancing Table Top is equally popular with yoga fitness and yogalates instructors, lengthening the spine and improving posture.

To start, begin on hands and knees in table top pose. Slide the right toes back to straighten the right leg. Inhale and lift the right leg parallel to the floor. Stretch the toes towards the back wall. Keep eye gaze on the centre point between the two hands. Raise the left arm parallel to the floor. Reach the fingers to the front wall. Hold for five breaths. To exit the pose, release the hand to the floor, then lower the knee. Repeat on the other side.