Tree Pose

Standing balancing yoga pose tree

Vrksasana

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Standing Poses Beginner Poses

Benefits

Strengthens legs and improves your balance.

The Mechanics of the Pose

  • Stand in the Mountain pose balancing your weight equally on your feet.
  • Hands at your heart, palms touching, fingers pointing up.
  • Sift your weight into your right foot, lifting the left foot off the floor.
  • Bend the left knee and bring the sole of your left foot high up at your inner right thigh. Press your foot into your thigh.
  • Keep your hips squared to the front
  • Hold for 30 secs to 1 min.
  • Repeat with the other foot.

Tips, Observations, and Pointers

If your raised foot slides against your thigh, put a folded sticky mat in between the sole of your foot and your thigh
Do not place sole of foot right against your knee.

Modifications

Beginners can stand with their backside to the wall to keep their balance. You can also place the sole of your foot lower down on your left leg

For a more advanced pose, stretch your arms up to the ceiling, parallel to one another. Touch your palms together and hold.

Other Similar Poses

Eagle Pose

Lord of the Dance

Contradictions and Cautions

If you suffer from headaches or have insomnia be cautious with this pose. If you have high blood pressure do not raise your arms above your head.

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