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Have you ever leaned far over a couch cushion to grab a dropped remote control without falling off?
That is dynamic balance—the skill of staying steady and upright while your body is actively in motion.
Every time you bend or stretch, your body shifts its weight—so how do you keep from tipping right over?

The Power of Counterbalance

Your balance point lives right behind your belly button, and we call the ground between your feet your base of support.
To stay upright when your upper body reaches forward, your hips must push backward in a move called counterbalance.
What happens when you lift one foot and stretch sideways like a star in the sky?

Stretching and Level Changes

Stretching makes your body longer, which pulls your weight further away from your base.
To stay steady, pick a motionless spot on the wall called a focus point and keep your supporting knee slightly soft.