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Tree pose - Vrksasana
Tree pose, or vrksasana, is a standing balancing posture. With one foot anchored firmly on the ground, the other rests on the opposite inner thigh. The practitioner should look and feel as steady as a tree while balancing on one leg in this asana. To achieve this balance, it may help if the individual imagines they are as rooted to the ground as a tree is. Those who find it difficult to hold the pose, even for a couple of seconds, can use a support. This asana may be performed with hands extended overhead or against the chest in prayer pose as a modificationInstructions
- Stand with your feet together.
- Inhale and lift your right foot, resting it on the inside of your left thigh or calf.
- Once you find your balance, reach both arms toward the sky with an inhale and bring your palms together.
- Focus your gaze straight ahead.
- Breathe while holding the pose.
Cautions
- Do not rest the foot against the knee.
Benefits of Tree Pose
- Tones the legs
- Lengthens the spine
- Improves balance, focus, mental clarity
- Develops concentration
Tree pose, or vrksasana, is a standing balancing posture. With one foot anchored firmly on the ground, the other rests on the opposite inner thigh. The practitioner should look and feel as steady as a tree while balancing on one leg in this asana. To achieve this balance, it may help if the individual imagines they are as rooted to the ground as a tree is. Those who find it difficult to hold the pose, even for a couple of seconds, can use a support. This asana may be performed with hands extended overhead or against the chest in prayer pose as a modification
