| Where did this ball come from? Is the stability ball a | | | | Salutation, seated series, prone series, table series, |
| legitimate Yoga prop or just a marketing gimmick for | | | | supine on the ball series, and supine on the floor series. |
| equipment sales? Who could benefit from the use of | | | | Who could benefit from the use of the ball in a Yoga |
| the ball in a Yoga class? When can the stability ball fit | | | | class? Beginners can use the stability ball for many |
| into a Hatha Yoga class? | | | | poses. For example: In wheel posture (Chakrasana), |
| Where did this ball come from? Stability balls have | | | | holding this position is not for everyone, but the stability |
| been around since 1963, originating in Italy. The first time | | | | balls, and a wall, make it possible for everyone. With a |
| I saw a stability ball, we called it a, "Swiss Ball." Yet, the | | | | stability ball, beginner Hatha Yoga students can gain |
| "Swiss Balls," at that time, were all made in Italy. | | | | the benefits of Chakrasana for minutes. |
| American Physical Therapists saw the ball, in use, | | | | Just this one pose is fantastic for improving elasticity |
| within physical therapy Swiss units. | | | | of the spine and your daily posture. It is also said that |
| As a result, the ball was "nick named" the Swiss Ball | | | | this posture gently stretches the heart, pancreas, liver, |
| by Americans for decades. The first balls we used at | | | | and kidneys. |
| Aura Wellness Center were made by Gymnic Balls in | | | | Yet, this posture is classified as an inversion, and may |
| Italy. We tried many brands, but my personal ball is an | | | | not be advisable for Yoga students with high blood |
| old Gymnic Ball, which has taken more abuse than it | | | | pressure. Students with back problems should get their |
| deserved. | | | | doctor's permission and study under the guidance of a |
| Now, these balls are commonly referred to as stability | | | | competent Yoga teacher. |
| balls, exercise balls, or balance balls. They are used in | | | | When can the stability ball fit into a Hatha Yoga class? |
| physical therapy, Pilates, Yoga, and health clubs. Many | | | | To be completely safe, you should consult a physician |
| elite and professional athletes use them for | | | | before entering a Yoga class where Yoga postures |
| coordination. | | | | or Yoga exercises are practiced. The same warning |
| Is the stability ball a legitimate Yoga prop or just an | | | | applies to the use of a stability ball in any class. |
| exercise marketing gimmick for equipment sales? Any | | | | With that said, Yoga ball videos are great for Yoga |
| piece of equipment can be termed an exercise | | | | teachers, but can be risky for the unsupervised public. |
| marketing gimmick, but the stability ball has hundreds of | | | | So, if you want to learn to use the stability ball in your |
| uses. | | | | Yoga practice, you should join a Yoga class and seek |
| In Yoga, you can perform a standing warm up, Sun | | | | the guidance of a competent Yoga teacher. |