Tree Pose is called Vrksasana in Sanskrit. The term 'vrksa' means 'tree'. Performing the pose promotes balance of body and mind and hence is rightly called Tree Pose.
Tree Pose stimulates muladhara, svadhittana, ajna and guru chakras. Muladhara promotes stability, svadhittana boosts creativity and ajna promotes clarity of thought and improves decision making skills.
Other Benefits of Tree Pose
- Stretches the spine.
- Strengthens back muscles
- Strengthens legs
- Stretches hands and legs
- Hips are strengthened.
- It is an effective yoga pose for sciatica.
- Promotes youthful appearance
- Improves balance of body and mind
- It is one of the effective yoga poses for menstrual cramps.
- Improves focus
- Promotes self-confidence
- Practicing the pose helps to relieve stress.
Instructions
- Assume Mountain Pose.
- Bend your right leg and place the right foot on the inner side of the left thigh. The right toes should be pointed downwards and the right heel should be as high as possible on the left thigh.
- Inhale as you lift your hands sideways.
- Exhale as you lift your hands over your head. Bring the palms together as in salutation. Your elbows should be straight.
- Look straight.
- Hold the pose for 30 seconds. Place the right leg back on the floor and repeat the same with the left leg.
Note
Those with insomnia, low blood pressure and severe hip conditions should refrain from practicing the pose.
Those with high blood pressure should place their hands down while in the pose.
In case of difficulty in balancing on one leg, perform the pose with your back against the wall.
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