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Balance in Motion

A complete intermediate practice progressing toward Dancer Pose linked to Eagle and Half Moon. Every peak is optional; the quality of attention is the real practice.

“I wobble, respond and begin again.”

Before you begin

A spoken companion to the original illustrated flow guide. Review the guide before starting. The 45-minute plan includes setup, repetitions and rest; narration and pauses may make it longer. This is not a recording of a teacher-led class. The intermediate PDFs contain sequence outlines, not detailed tuition for every posture or transition. Audio introduces each block for a familiar practice; learn unfamiliar movements with a qualified teacher first.

Equipment: Mat, block and access to a wall.

Review status: Editorial adaptation awaiting qualified teacher review. No named reviewer or completed review is recorded. Our review and attribution approach →

The original 45-minute arc

Your route through the flow

Section lengths come from the original guide. Beginner movement-cue timings are editorial subdivisions, not prescribed holds. Pause or skip freely.

Balance in Motion · section order, timing and movements
BlockPlanned timeMovement sequence
1. Arrive4 min
  1. Mountain Pose; shift weight through the feet
  2. Single-leg hover with wall support
2. Warm7 min
  1. Bird Dog and knee-to-elbow
  2. Low Lunge to Half Split
  3. Three-Legged Dog
3. Travel12 min
  1. Warrior II to Side Angle
  2. Half Moon with block
  3. Standing knee drive to Warrior III
4. Balance arc12 min
  1. Tree Pose to Eagle
  2. Dancer Pose with strap option
  3. Repeat both sides with a reset breath
5. Settle5 min
  1. Seated forward fold
  2. Reclined bound angle
6. Rest5 min
  1. Savasana; feel the ground holding you
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Balance in Motion

Editorial guidance · awaiting teacher review · about 45 minutes

A spoken companion to the original illustrated flow guide. Review the guide before starting. The 45-minute plan includes setup, repetitions and rest; narration and pauses may make it longer. This is not a recording of a teacher-led class. The intermediate PDFs contain sequence outlines, not detailed tuition for every posture or transition. Audio introduces each block for a familiar practice; learn unfamiliar movements with a qualified teacher first.

Listen & follow

Spoken guidance for the full session

Synthetic device voice

Hear the opening, every movement, breath cues, adaptations and the closing. Quiet spaces give you time to practise and rest. Pictures advance with the spoken session.

Keep this page open and the screen unlocked. Hiding the page pauses the session. Resume repeats an interrupted sentence. Voice quality and availability depend on your device; some voices need an internet connection. Spoken cues use English names; Sanskrit remains on screen. Timing may extend so a cue is never cut short.

Read the complete spoken transcript

Before you begin

Welcome to Balance in Motion. This is editorial guidance awaiting teacher review. Mat, block and access to a wall. A spoken companion to the original illustrated flow guide. Review the guide before starting. The 45-minute plan includes setup, repetitions and rest; narration and pauses may make it longer. This is not a recording of a teacher-led class. The intermediate PDFs contain sequence outlines, not detailed tuition for every posture or transition. Audio introduces each block for a familiar practice; learn unfamiliar movements with a qualified teacher first. Choose only movements and transfers that are comfortable and familiar. Stop for pain, dizziness or feeling unwell. The session will move on automatically, with quiet spaces for practice and rest. Pause whenever you need more time. Timed blocks include setup, short repetitions, side changes and rest; they are not continuous holds. Keep breathing naturally. English movement names will be spoken. Sanskrit names remain on screen.

1. Arrive

Practice block 1 of 6. Arrive. Choose your comfortable starting position. Today’s intention: I wobble, respond and begin again. Breath cue. Keep breathing naturally, without retention or strain. Let movement slow down or stop whenever you need. The guide lists: Mountain Pose; shift weight through the feet. Single-leg hover with wall support. Use only versions and transitions you already know. This block is a sequence reminder, not step-by-step posture instruction. Pause to consult your teacher, or rest instead of attempting anything unfamiliar. Another option. Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position. Use the quiet space for familiar practice or rest. You do not need to keep holding a position until the next cue.

Quiet practice and rest within a 4-minute block. Follow the short stays described, not a continuous hold.

2. Warm

Practice block 2 of 6. Warm. Finish the previous movement and pause in a comfortable neutral position. Use a familiar, unhurried transfer; pause the audio if you need longer. Breath cue. Keep breathing naturally, without retention or strain. Let movement slow down or stop whenever you need. The guide lists: Bird Dog and knee-to-elbow. Low Lunge to Half Split. Three-Legged Dog. Use only versions and transitions you already know. This block is a sequence reminder, not step-by-step posture instruction. Pause to consult your teacher, or rest instead of attempting anything unfamiliar. Another option. Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position. Use the quiet space for familiar practice or rest. You do not need to keep holding a position until the next cue.

Quiet practice and rest within a 7-minute block. Follow the short stays described, not a continuous hold.

3. Travel

Practice block 3 of 6. Travel. Finish the previous movement and pause in a comfortable neutral position. Use a familiar, unhurried transfer; pause the audio if you need longer. Breath cue. Keep breathing naturally, without retention or strain. Let movement slow down or stop whenever you need. The guide lists: Warrior II to Side Angle. Half Moon with block. Standing knee drive to Warrior III. Use only versions and transitions you already know. This block is a sequence reminder, not step-by-step posture instruction. Pause to consult your teacher, or rest instead of attempting anything unfamiliar. Another option. Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position. Use the quiet space for familiar practice or rest. You do not need to keep holding a position until the next cue.

Quiet practice and rest within a 12-minute block. Follow the short stays described, not a continuous hold.

4. Balance arc

Practice block 4 of 6. Balance arc. Finish the previous movement and pause in a comfortable neutral position. Use a familiar, unhurried transfer; pause the audio if you need longer. Breath cue. Keep breathing naturally, without retention or strain. Let movement slow down or stop whenever you need. The guide lists: Tree Pose to Eagle. Dancer Pose with strap option. Repeat both sides with a reset breath. Use only versions and transitions you already know. This block is a sequence reminder, not step-by-step posture instruction. Pause to consult your teacher, or rest instead of attempting anything unfamiliar. Another option. Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position. Use the quiet space for familiar practice or rest. You do not need to keep holding a position until the next cue.

Quiet practice and rest within a 12-minute block. Follow the short stays described, not a continuous hold.

5. Settle

Practice block 5 of 6. Settle. Finish the previous movement and pause in a comfortable neutral position. Use a familiar, unhurried transfer; pause the audio if you need longer. Breath cue. Keep breathing naturally, without retention or strain. Let movement slow down or stop whenever you need. The guide lists: Seated forward fold. Reclined bound angle. Use only versions and transitions you already know. This block is a sequence reminder, not step-by-step posture instruction. Pause to consult your teacher, or rest instead of attempting anything unfamiliar. Another option. Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position. Use the quiet space for familiar practice or rest. You do not need to keep holding a position until the next cue.

Quiet practice and rest within a 5-minute block. Follow the short stays described, not a continuous hold.

6. Rest

Practice block 6 of 6. Rest. Finish the previous movement and pause in a comfortable neutral position. Use a familiar, unhurried transfer; pause the audio if you need longer. Breath cue. Keep breathing naturally, without retention or strain. Let movement slow down or stop whenever you need. Settle into a comfortable supported rest. There is no need to hold a special shape. I wobble, respond and begin again. Another option. Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position. Use the quiet space for familiar practice or rest. You do not need to keep holding a position until the next cue.

After about 4:00 in this block, once earlier guidance has finished:

Take your time to finish this rest. When ready, move fingers and toes if comfortable. Roll to a side, pause and use your hands to sit up slowly, or stay supported where you are.

Quiet practice and rest within a 5-minute block. Follow the short stays described, not a continuous hold.

Closing the session

This session is complete. Remain comfortably supported for a moment and let your breathing settle. There is no need to stand up quickly. Notice the room around you. You can record your practice in My Ananda, or simply finish here. Return to a familiar session whenever it suits you.

Practice block 1 of 64 min suggested block

Sequence in this block

  1. Mountain Pose; shift weight through the feet

  2. Single-leg hover with wall support

Open this section in the original illustrated PDF ↗
A sequence map, not a diagram of anatomical alignment.

Your movement

Arrive

BreathKeep breathing naturally, without retention or strain. Let movement slow down or stop whenever you need.

To begin: Choose your comfortable starting position. Today’s intention: I wobble, respond and begin again.

The guide lists: Mountain Pose; shift weight through the feet. Single-leg hover with wall support. Use only versions and transitions you already know. This block is a sequence reminder, not step-by-step posture instruction. Pause to consult your teacher, or rest instead of attempting anything unfamiliar.

Another option: Pause, skip this block or rest in a comfortable supported seat or lying position.

Follow at your own pace, with as many extra breaths and pauses as you need. You choose when to move on.

Next: Warm

Equipment, scope & review status

Mat, block and access to a wall.

A spoken companion to the original illustrated flow guide. Review the guide before starting. The 45-minute plan includes setup, repetitions and rest; narration and pauses may make it longer. This is not a recording of a teacher-led class. The intermediate PDFs contain sequence outlines, not detailed tuition for every posture or transition. Audio introduces each block for a familiar practice; learn unfamiliar movements with a qualified teacher first.

Stop for pain, dizziness or feeling unwell. This general practice is not an individual clinical plan.

Read the review status and context. The timer pauses when the page is hidden. Moving to another stage resets it; start it again when ready.

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Guide, music & video

The original illustrated guide and Spotify playlist are unchanged. Music is separate from the spoken narration. Set up music first, then return to this page to start the voice.

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