Balance on one leg – 10 second health test | Rita Knorr – Fulcrum Blu Yoga
A 12 year study showed that balancing on one leg for 10 seconds is a predictor of mortality, stroke, and has links to dementia. Yoga incorporates balance postures yet this study gives us even more evidence of the importance of balance postures.
00:05 one leg balance study
01:00 10 sec balance #1 – right then left leg
02:00 bent back leg lunge
02:58 Parsvottanasana – straight legs forward fold
04:48 10 sec balance #2
05:38 hand and knee balance
06:56 Utkatasana – toes as brakes
07:57 Vrksasana – tree pose
11:45 10 sec balance #3
Guardian Article on health effects of balancing on one leg: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/jun/20/balancing-on-one-leg-useful-health-test-later-life-research
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