Standing Yin Yang Circles
Improve balance & coordination with Standing Yin Yang Circles! A flowing, low-impact exercise promoting mindful movement and core engagement.
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
Standing Yin Yang Circles
Positioning:
1. Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Keep your knees slightly bent and relax your shoulders.
3. Engage your core by tightening your abdominal muscles.
4. Extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder level, palms facing down.
Movement Instructions:
1. Begin by raising your right arm overhead while lowering your left arm towards your waist, forming a circular motion.
2. As your right arm reaches the top, allow your left arm to come forward and up to meet the right arm, creating a circular pathway.
3. Gradually bring both arms back to the starting position (arms extended to the sides).
4. Switch directions: now raise your left arm overhead while lowering your right arm towards your waist, again following a circular path.
5. Continue this movement, alternating arms in a smooth and controlled manner.
6. Focus on maintaining a fluid motion, breathing steadily, and keeping your core engaged throughout the exercise.
Repetitions:
- Perform the circles for 30 seconds to 1 minute, then take a short break and repeat 2-3 times.