WHAT IS TREE POSE🌲 🌳

Vrikshasana, also known as the Tree Pose, is an asana for improving balance. It is derived from the Sanskrit words Vriksha (tree) and Asana (posture). In this your leg takes charge as the roots of a tree, which denotes strength and steadiness. For this posture, you need to keep your eyes open in order to maintain body balance as it improves focus and concentration while calming your mind. It gives you the opportunity to unity your mind-body with the essence of nature by firming your feet into the ground and reaching your limbs higher.

WHEN TO DO TREE POSE🌲 🌳

It is best to practice tree pose yoga on an empty stomach.This asana involves focus and concentration, and it is best to channelize this in the morning when your mind is clear of the worries and stress from the happenings of the day.

HOW TO DO TREE POSE🌲 🌳

• Start with Mountain Pose
• Bring your palms together at heart center.
• Draw your right foot up and place the sole against the inner left thigh.
• Inhale and lengthen through the crown of your head.
• Find your focus directly in front of you.

Stay for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Step back to mountain pose with an exhalation and repeat for the same length of time with the legs reversed.

BENEFITS OF TREE POSE🌲 🌳

• It strengthens the spine.
• It aids neuro-muscular coordination.
• It relieves those suffering from sciatica.
• It makes ligaments and tendons of the feet stronger.
• It grants stability of mind & body and gives your body the optimum posture.
• It will strengthen your eyes, ears, shoulders, arms, spine, thighs, knees, and legs.

CONTRADICTIONS OF TREE POSE🌲 🌳

• People who have vertigo must avoid this asana.
• People with migraine or insomnia must avoid this asana.
• Those who suffer from high blood pressure should not raise their arms above the head for a long period of time. They can be held at the chest.

Anamika Anand
Fitness Expert