Yoga for Balance & Core Stability Over 40 | Yoga for Inflexible Active Adults for 40+ Session 3

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Yoga Foundations Session 3: Balance, Core Stability & Key Poses (40+ Inflexible Active Adults)

In session three of Heather’s five-part “Yoga Foundations for Inflexible Active Adults Over the Age of 40” series, she explains why balance, flexibility, core strength, and core stability matter in midlife, especially for maintaining independence, preventing falls, and recovering from weakness after injury. She shares her experience breaking her tibia and fibula in January 2023 and how rebuilding strength and balance affected daily decisions. Heather defines core stability, introduces drishti (gaze) for steadiness, and encourages using the wall as a prop. She then teaches foundational versions and options for tree pose, chair pose, Warrior III, boat pose, side angle, and triangle pose, emphasizing that balance is a trainable skill and that falling out of poses is normal. She previews session four on mobility and active recovery and directs viewers to free resources and the series playlist.

00:00 Welcome and Series Overview
01:38 Today’s Focus Balance and Core
02:22 Why Training Matters After 40
04:35 Independence and Fall Prevention
05:32 Injury Story and Balance Fears
07:44 Flexibility and Falling Is Normal
09:48 Core Stability Explained
12:12 Drishti Gaze for Balance
13:51 Use the Wall as a Prop
16:09 Tree Pose Step by Step
22:00 Tree Pose Takeaways
22:07 Balance and Asymmetry
23:09 Flooring and Stability
23:36 Chair Pose for Strength
24:50 Chair Pose Form Cues
28:31 Warrior III Balance Drill
30:40 Boat Pose Core Control
31:55 Side Angle Foundations
34:56 Triangle Pose Setup
36:58 Balance Is a Skill
38:13 Day Three Wrap Up

Видео Yoga for Balance & Core Stability Over 40 | Yoga for Inflexible Active Adults for 40+ Session 3 канала Heather Monthie YOGA & FITNESS OVER 40