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Tree Pose (Vrksasana)

Tree Pose (Vrkasana) limbers the hips, strengthens the ankles, firms and tones the muscles of the legs, back, and chest. It helps improve balance, posture and concentration.

yoga tree pose - vrksasana

Tree Pose - How To

1 Stand upright and bring your feet together with a straight spine, looking straight ahead.

2 Find an object that does not move and gently gaze at it.

3 Balancing on your left foot, bend your right knee and bring the sole of your right foot as high as you comfortably can on the inside of your left leg, with the right toes pointing down your left leg. It’s important that your right foot is above, or below the left knee – never press it against the knee joint.

4 Point your right knee to the right side.

5 Place your hands together in prayer position in front of your chest. Once you are stable in this position and can maintain steady breathing, raise your hands together over your head, extending your arms.

6 Close eyes and breathe. Repeat with other leg.

Related Pages:

Yoga Positions for Beginners / Hatha Yoga Poses

Yoga for Migraines / Bow Pose - Dhanurasana

Bridge Pose - Setu Bandhasana / Camel Pose - Ustrasana

Child Pose - Balasana / Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana

Corpse Pose - Savasana / Downward Facing Dog - Adho Mukha Svanasana

Fish Pose - Matsyasana / Forward Bend - Paschimottanasana

Half Spinal Twist - Ardha Matsyendrasana

Headstand - Sirshasana / Locust Pose - Salabhasana

Lord Shivas Pose - Natarajasana / Plough Pose - Halasana

Sun Salutation - Surya Namaskar / Shoulderstand - Sarvangasana

Triangle Pose - Trikonasana / Warrior II Pose - Virabhadrasana II

Yoga Mudra Asana Variation

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