Body awareness practices for balance and stability

Balance can feel automatic until something interferes with it.

A crowded footpath, an uneven surface, or a sudden turn can expose how much information your nervous system processes every second. Your eyes, muscles, joints, inner ear, and brain are constantly exchanging information to keep you upright and ready to move.

Your emotional state also enters that conversation. When you feel threatened or anxious, your breathing, muscle activity, attention, and movement can change.