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Step 1
Stand on the mat with your feet hip width apart. You toes should be facing forward. Begin your deep yoga breathing. This will need to be maintained throughout the pose.
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Step 2
Steady your left leg, as it will be the first leg you balance on. You may stand next to a wall to brace yourself if you feel unsteady at any point during the pose.
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Step 3
Place your right foot on your left thigh. This can be done with the help of your hands, and you should place your right foot anywhere between the left knee and the groin on your left thigh.
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Step 4
Put your hands, palms together, in front of your chest. Gain stability in the tree pose with your hands in this position before moving on.
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Step 5
Raise your arms, with your palms together, above your head. If you feel shaky at any point in this position, you can make a large v with your arms above your head for balance. Then return to placing your palms together above your head.
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Step 6
Maintain balance in the tree pose by using your eyes to focus. Pick a point on the wall in front of you to focus on. It should be at about 45 degrees below your eye level.
