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Using a Yoga Ball – Benefits and Exercises

Yoga balls, also known as exercise balls or stability balls, swiss balls, and pilates balls are versatile tools that can be used for a variety of workouts, including yoga. These inflatable balls come in different sizes and are often made from durable materials like PVC or rubber. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of using a yoga ball and share some exercises you can try at home.

#1: Benefits of Using a Yoga Ball for Yoga Practice

Improves Balance and Stability
One of the main benefits of using a yoga ball is that it challenges your balance and stability. When you practice yoga on an unstable surface, like a yoga ball, your body engages more muscles to maintain balance. This helps to improve core strength, increase body awareness, and enhance overall balance and stability.

 #2: Enhances Flexibility

Using a yoga ball can also help to enhance flexibility by allowing you to deepen stretches and access poses that may be challenging on a flat surface. For example, seated forward folds or pigeon poses can be done with the support of a yoga ball to ease tension in the hips and lower back.

 #3: Increases Strength

The instability of a yoga ball requires your body to engage more muscles to maintain balance, which in turn increases strength. Using a yoga ball can help to tone and strengthen the core, arms, legs, and glutes. The exercise ball is great for all ages, 

Whatever you choose to call it, it’s a great tool to add to your exercise workout.

If you have a pre-existing health condition, don’t forget to consult your physician before beginning a fitness program. Proper form and technique are essential to ensure the safety and effectiveness of any exercise program, but you may need to modify each exercise movement to produce optimal results based on your individual needs. Always select a weight that allows you to have full control during the entire movement throughout the exercise. Always pay close attention to your body, and stop right away if you feel pain discomfort, or strain.
Always do a proper warm-up, before your exercise, a cool-down, and rest after your workout.

Exercises that we do with an exercise ball.

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