Silly little Balance Tip

I was doing some stretches the other day that required balance (pulling my foot behind me with one hand to stretch the quads) and I was having a hard time staying standing up straight. My son told me that one of his football coaches had shared a little tip with the team for balance moves. He told me to try putting my finger in my belly button. Not near it...actually IN it. I scoffed at first thinking that was crazy, but he assured me it was for real so I gave it a try. To my surprise my balance was restored immediately. I've tried it on other yoga moves since, and it has worked every time. I admit you do feel silly standing there with your finger in your belly button, so this may be a trick to use only in the privacy of your own home. :-) But it makes sense that pointing to your core orients you to your center and helps your brain establish equilibrium. Who knew something so ridiculous would work so well?