Tree

Vrksasana

Pronounce: vrik-SHAH-sah-nah

Instructions

Stand with your feet together. Shift your weight onto your right leg. Place the sole of your left foot along the inside of your right thigh; either above or below your knee. Slowly reach your arms out and then up with an inhale. Bring your palms to touch overhead. Gaze at one point ahead of you. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths. Release your arms and leg with an exhale. Change sides. Alignment Cues: Draw shoulders away from ears Gaze at a fixed point to balance Lengthen spine Open knee to the side Foot above or below knee Modification: If you find it difficult to balance, place your heel on top of the opposite foot.
Exercise Name: Tree Instruction: Stand with your feet together. Shift your weight onto your right leg. Place the sole of your left foot along the inside of your right thigh; either above or below your knee. Slowly reach your arms out and then up with an inhale. Bring your palms to touch overhead. Gaze at one point ahead of you. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths. Release your arms and leg with an exhale. Change sides. Alignment Cues: Draw shoulders away from ears Gaze at a fixed point to balance Lengthen spine Open knee to the side Foot above or below knee Modification: If you find it difficult to balance, place your heel on top of the opposite foot. Primary Body Parts: Quadriceps, Ankles, Knees, Spine Secondary Body Parts: Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Lower Back Equipments: Categories: Balancing, Standing