Maintaining balance and mobility may not always be at the forefront of your mind, but it should be an important focus in your fitness routine. Research indicates that a lack of balance can increase the risk of mortality. Loreta Medoniene, a 60-year-old YogaSix instructor from Florida, understands the importance of balance and shares seven effective balance exercises she incorporates into her daily routine.
Medoniene has been practicing yoga for 25 years and has 13 years of teaching experience. Balancing poses are always a part of her teaching sequences and personal practice. She believes that balance is a fundamental skill that we learn from a young age, as so many daily activities require some form of balance – from getting out of bed, to putting on clothes, to walking, running, and climbing stairs. Maintaining balance becomes even more crucial as we age and our senses weaken.
