Curated Routine

15 Minutes to Find Out How Good Your Balance Really Is

Yoga

Yoga to Find Out How Good Your Balance Really Is is a curated workout routine with 25 ordered actions and 25 timestamped video clips. Start with Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) and High Plank Pose (Phalakasana). Review the available targets, sets, coaching cues and rest for each action. Selected clips total 11 min 47 sec; rest is listed per action.

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Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Sets: 1Rest: 1 secEst. duration: 1 min 12 sec

Arrive on the mat in downward-facing dog, grounding into the palms and sending hips up and back while establishing a calm breathing rhythm.

Key points

  • Ground firmly through palms and finger pads
  • Lift hips up and back to elongate the spine
  • Maintain a steady, rhythmic breath

Common mistakes

Dumping weight into the wrists or hunching shoulders toward the ears.

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High Plank Pose (Phalakasana)

Sets: 1Rest: 5 secEst. duration: 28 sec

Roll forward into high plank, drawing hands slightly closer to engage arm lines, shifting forward onto toes, and lowering to the floor.

Key points

  • Create a straight line from heels to crown
  • Engage core and press floor away
  • Shift forward high onto toes before lowering

Common mistakes

Sagging the lower back or lifting hips too high.

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Locust Lifts & Static Hold (Salabhasana)

Sets: 1Rest: 2 secEst. duration: 46 sec

Lie prone with feet grounded, perform dynamic chest lifts reaching hands back for 10 reps, and conclude with a 5-second isometric hold.

Key points

  • Anchor tops of feet into the floor
  • Lift chest and reach hands toward heels using back extensors
  • Hold the peak contraction at the top with steady breath

Common mistakes

Straining the cervical spine by hyperextending the neck.

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Upward-Facing Dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana)

Sets: 1Rest: 0 secEst. duration: 12 sec

Press into palms and tops of feet, lift thighs off the mat, gaze forward, and broaden collarbones.

Key points

  • Engage glutes to protect the lumbar spine
  • Broaden across collarbones and draw shoulder heads back
  • Keep thighs and knees elevated off the ground

Common mistakes

Resting knees on the floor or sinking into shoulder joints.

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Downward-Facing Dog Transition

Sets: 1Rest: 0 secEst. duration: 11 sec

Exhale to lift hips up and back into downward-facing dog to prepare for the standing sequence.

Key points

  • Re-anchor palms and wrap triceps inward
  • Lengthen spine and pedal heels toward the floor

Common mistakes

Rushing the breath transition.

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Knee-to-Wrist & Armpit Hover - Right Leg

Sets: 1Rest: 0 secEst. duration: 15 sec

Exhale to bring right knee across to hover at left wrist, then pull the knee up toward the left armpit with core compression.

Key points

  • Dome the upper back and push floor away
  • Drive right knee to left wrist, then lift high to armpit
  • Keep pelvis elevated and core deeply engaged

Common mistakes

Allowing hips to drop too low or losing shoulder stability.

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Side Plank with Hip Dip - Left Hand (Vasisthasana)

Sets: 1Rest: 2 secEst. duration: 27 sec

Pivot into side plank on left hand, stack right foot, lower left hip toward left wrist in a controlled dip, and press back up.

Key points

  • Stack right foot over left and extend right arm high
  • Lower left hip controlled toward left wrist and lift back up
  • Maintain left shoulder stacked directly over left wrist

Common mistakes

Collapsing left shoulder or rolling chest toward the floor.

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Low Crescent Lunge - Right Foot Forward (Anjaneyasana)

Sets: 1Rest: 0 secEst. duration: 24 sec

Lift right leg in side plank, step right foot to front of mat, raise arms overhead, and sink deep into crescent lunge with left knee hovering.

Key points

  • Step right foot lightly between palms
  • Hover left back knee low near the floor
  • Keep torso upright and hips sinking forward and down

Common mistakes

Letting right front knee collapse inward or arching low back excessively.

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10

Warrior III Prep - Right Leg Standing (Virabhadrasana III Prep)

Sets: 1Rest: 1 secEst. duration: 18 sec

Hinge forward onto right foot with fingertips on ground, float left leg parallel to mat, level hips, and reach spine forward.

Key points

  • Root through all four corners of right standing foot
  • Drop left hip down to level the pelvis
  • Extend crown forward and left heel backward

Common mistakes

Opening left hip outward and hyperextending standing knee.

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Tree Pose - Left Foot to Inner Thigh (Vrksasana)

Sets: 1Rest: 0 secEst. duration: 20 sec

Rise up to standing balance on right leg, place left sole on inner right thigh/calf, bring palms together at heart, and press hips forward.

Key points

  • Press left foot and right inner thigh firmly into each other
  • Draw left knee back while gently guiding hips forward
  • Fix gaze on a steady point (drishti)

Common mistakes

Placing left foot directly on the right knee joint.

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Single-Leg Forward Extension - Left Leg (Utthita Hasta Prep)

Sets: 1Rest: 0 secEst. duration: 18 sec

Draw left knee forward and up, extend left leg straight out in front, release arms down by sides, and hold balance.

Key points

  • Stand tall through crown without leaning backward
  • Engage left quadriceps and hip flexors to keep leg lifted
  • Root down firmly through right standing foot

Common mistakes

Leaning upper torso backward to compensate for leg height.

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Chair Pose (Utkatasana)

Sets: 1Rest: 0 secEst. duration: 24 sec

Step left foot down hip-width, bend both knees deep, reach arms overhead, draw navel in, and connect through inner arches.

Key points

  • Sink weight into heels while engaging big toes
  • Draw navel toward spine to protect lower back
  • Reach arms tall with relaxed shoulders

Common mistakes

Overarching the lumbar spine or letting knees drift past toes.

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Chaturanga Dandasana 5-Second Hold & Vinyasa

Sets: 1Rest: 0 secEst. duration: 37 sec

Plant hands, step to plank, shift forward, hold chaturanga for 5 counts, press back to plank, lower knees/elbows, and glide through updog to downdog.

Key points

  • Keep elbows hugged to ribcage at 90 degrees during hold
  • Maintain straight body line without sagging hips
  • Glide smoothly through upward-facing dog back to downward-facing dog

Common mistakes

Dipping shoulders below elbow level or dropping the belly.

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Knee-to-Wrist & Armpit Hover - Left Leg

Sets: 1Rest: 0 secEst. duration: 11 sec

Bring left knee across to hover at right wrist, then pull the knee up toward the right armpit using core strength.

Key points

  • Dome upper back and engage anterior core
  • Touch or hover left knee at right wrist, then pull high to right armpit
  • Maintain forward weight shift over wrists

Common mistakes

Sagging hips or letting foot drag on the mat.

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17

Side Plank with Hip Dip - Right Hand (Vasisthasana)

Sets: 1Rest: 1 secEst. duration: 29 sec

Pivot into side plank on right hand, stack left foot, lower right hip toward right wrist with control, press back up, and float left leg.

Key points

  • Stack left foot on right and extend left arm high
  • Slowly dip right hip toward right wrist, then lift back up
  • Float left leg upward and reach left arm forward

Common mistakes

Sinking into the right shoulder joint.

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18

Low Crescent Lunge - Left Foot Forward (Anjaneyasana)

Sets: 1Rest: 0 secEst. duration: 23 sec

Step left foot forward between hands, sweep arms overhead into crescent lunge, and lower right back knee to hover above the mat.

Key points

  • Align left front knee over left ankle
  • Hover right knee one inch off the ground
  • Lengthen spine and lift through fingertips

Common mistakes

Resting back knee on the mat instead of hovering.

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Tree Pose - Right Foot to Inner Thigh (Vrksasana)

Sets: 1Rest: 0 secEst. duration: 21 sec

Rise up to balance on left leg, place right foot on inner left thigh, press palms together at chest, and open right knee back.

Key points

  • Maintain equal counter-pressure between right foot and left thigh
  • Gently open right knee out to the side while keeping hips forward
  • Fix steady gaze to sustain balance

Common mistakes

Resting the right foot directly on the side of the left knee.

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Single-Leg Forward Extension - Right Leg (Utthita Hasta Prep)

Sets: 1Rest: 0 secEst. duration: 21 sec

Bring right knee forward and up, extend right leg straight out, lower arms down, and hold leg as high as possible.

Key points

  • Keep right leg actively engaged and lifted
  • Maintain upright tall spine on left standing leg
  • Keep breathing deeply without holding breath

Common mistakes

Slumping shoulders and rounding the lumbar spine.

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Chair Pose with Heel Lift (Utkatasana)

Sets: 1Rest: 0 secEst. duration: 24 sec

Step right foot down into chair pose, sink hips back, bend knees, and lift both heels off the mat balancing on balls of feet.

Key points

  • Sit hips back deep while keeping chest proud
  • Elevate heels high onto balls of toes to challenge balance
  • Engage inner thighs and core

Common mistakes

Letting ankles roll outward or losing balance forward.

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Chaturanga 10-Second Hold & Closing Vinyasa

Sets: 1Rest: 0 secEst. duration: 1 min

Step to plank, shift forward, hold chaturanga for 10 counts, press to plank, glide knees/elbows through updog, and finish in downdog for 3 deep breaths.

Key points

  • Maintain rigorous core engagement during the 10-second chaturanga hold
  • Glide smoothly through upward-facing dog with broad collarbones
  • Rest in downward-facing dog for three deep calming breaths

Common mistakes

Dropping hips or collapsing shoulders during the 10-second hold.

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Seated Stillness & Breath Meditation

Sets: 1Rest: 0 secEst. duration: 1 min 47 sec

Lower knees to mat, sit comfortably on heels or cross-legged, place hands on thighs, close eyes, and observe breath and gratitude.

Key points

  • Sit tall with a relaxed upright spine
  • Observe natural inhalation and exhalation through the nose
  • Cultivate a sense of gratitude before concluding the session

Common mistakes

Slumping the spine or fidgeting during seated meditation.

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