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A beautiful and challenging standing balance that mimics the blooming of a tropical flower. It requires strong legs, open shoulders, and flexible hips.
Bind your arms around one leg while in a deep squat.
Slowly stand up on your other leg, lifting the bound leg with you.
Once standing, try to straighten your lifted leg.
Keep your standing foot grounded and your weight balanced.
Engage your core to help you lift your body upward.
Keep your chest open and your shoulders back.
Look forward or upward to help your balance.
Straighten your standing leg fully before extending the lifted leg.
Strengthens the standing leg and core.
Deeply opens the shoulders and hips.
Improves balance and coordination.
Builds patience and focus.
Encourages a sense of beauty and grace.
Use a strap between your hands if you cannot reach for the bind comfortably, allowing your chest to stay open.
Practice with your back near a wall to help you stay steady as you stand up.
Stand beside the student and lightly support their shoulder and hip to help them find balance while standing.
Make sure they are lifting from their core and not pulling on their leg.
Stand up and lift your leg.
Stand tall like a growing flower, lifting your leg with grace and strength.