The Benefits of Using a Stability Ball in Yoga (and Why You Should Try It!)
Why Add a Ball to Your Yoga Practice?
Yoga is a practice of balance, awareness, adaptability, and adding a little challenge can bring new insight. Using a stability ball in yoga helps you engage muscles you might not use on the mat, all while keeping your practice playful and dynamic.
At Eugene Yoga, our upcoming Stability Ball Yoga Workshop explores how this simple prop can bring freedom and strength to your movement. Whether you’re looking to build core stability, protect your spine, or refresh your home practice, the ball offers a unique way to reconnect with your body.
The Benefits of Using a Stability Ball in Yoga
1. Build Core Strength and Stability
When you practice on an unstable surface like a stability ball, your body has to activate deep core muscles to maintain balance. This builds strength in your abs, back, and pelvic floor—creating the support system your body needs for safe, sustainable yoga.
2. Improve Balance and Coordination
The gentle wobble of the ball challenges your balance in every pose. Over time, this improves coordination and body awareness, which translates beautifully into your traditional mat practice (and everyday movement).
3. Enhance Posture and Spinal Health
The stability ball encourages alignment by helping you sit taller and move with control. It gently supports the spine, making it an excellent tool for improving posture, especially for those who sit at a desk for long hours.
4. Make Your Home Practice More Fun
Sometimes, a little variety keeps your practice fresh! Using a ball adds playfulness to familiar poses and brings new ways to stretch, strengthen, and move. It’s perfect for days when you want to move with curiosity instead of routine.
Who Should Try Stability Ball Yoga?
Everyone can benefit from using a stability ball, but it’s especially helpful if you:
- Want to strengthen your core and improve posture
- Sit for long hours or experience lower back stiffness
- Are new to yoga and want extra support for balance
- Are an experienced practitioner looking to add variety and challenge
The ball meets you exactly where you are. With modifications and support, it’s safe for all levels and a great way to enhance both strength and mindfulness.
Expand Your Practice with Eugene Yoga
If you’re ready to explore the benefits of using a stability ball in yoga, join us for this creative and energizing workshop at Eugene Yoga.
🪷 Stability Ball Yoga Workshop
📅 Saturdays, November 8 – November 22, 2025
🕚 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (90 minutes)
📍 Eugene Yoga – 5th Street Market Studio
💫 All levels welcome
Learn safe, fun ways to use the stability ball for gaining freedom and strength in your body. Build core awareness, balance, and confidence while keeping your yoga practice fresh and inspiring.
Keep Your Practice Growing
Workshops like this are an amazing way to explore yoga from a new perspective. If you’d like to keep learning year-round, Eugene Yoga’s Unlimited Yoga Membership ($95/month) gives you full access to all in-studio and online classes, so you can keep expanding your practice with every season.
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