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How to Assume the Tree Pose in Yoga

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Strike a Pose
Strike a Pose

The tree pose, or Vrksasana in Sanskrit, is a beautiful Yoga pose that teaches balance and flexibilty.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1
    Stand
    Stand

    Stand straight with your feet together.

  2. Step 2

    Bring your weight onto your left foot, feeling the ground with your left foot as you prepare to balance.

  3. Step 3
    Leg Stretch
    Leg Stretch

    Pick up your right foot. Bend your right leg, placing the sole of your right foot on the inside of your left thigh.

  4. Step 4
    Leg Pull
    Leg Pull

    Press your right foot into your left thigh as you stretch upward.

  5. Step 5
    Triangle
    Triangle

    Raise your arms above your head once you have your balance, shoulder-width apart, with your palms facing together. Keep your shoulders down.

  6. Step 6

    Practice until you can hold the yoga pose comfortably for about 30 seconds.

  7. Step 7

    Repeat, this time standing on the right foot and lifting the left.

Tips & Warnings
  • Focusing on a stationary point in front of you will help you maintain your balance.
  • To avoid injury, always listen to your body when doing a yoga pose, and don't push yourself beyond your limits. When in doubt, consult a doctor.
  • If you're serious about learning yoga, a teacher is invaluable for helping you fine-tune your position in all the poses for maximum benefit.

Comments  

susannawyp said

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on 6/27/2008 good

MarilynH said

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on 6/25/2008 Looks very good the steps and the pictures are so clean.

Fike said

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on 6/25/2008 Very nice! It's very hard to close your eyes and attempt to hold perfectly still for 30 seconds. It reveals how much motion continuously rushes through us.

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Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 A great way to practice balance for the tree pose is just to rest one heel against the inside of the other leg as if you were going to lift into full tree but just lean the foot on the inner ankle rather than bringing it all the way up to the thigh.

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