balancing posture
noun phraseUK /ˈbælənsɪŋ ˈpɒstʃə/
US /ˈbælənsɪŋ ˈpɑːstʃər/
A way of holding your body so you stay steady and do not fall.
The yoga teacher showed us a balancing posture on one foot.
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2. A body position used to keep steady while moving or standing on something unsteady.
Surfers use a balancing posture to stay upright on the board.
3. A controlled stance that spreads weight evenly to prevent tipping.
The dancer held a balancing posture as she spun.
4. A pose in exercise or physical therapy that trains the body to stay steady.
Her physical therapist taught her a balancing posture to strengthen her ankles.