- Stand in Tadasana. Shift your weight slightly onto the left foot, pressing all four corners of your foot firmly into the floor.
- Come onto the right toes as you bend the knee and turn it out to the right.
- Reach down with your right hand and clasp your right ankle to raw your right foot up and press the sole of the right foot high into the inner right thigh, toes pointing toward the floor.
- Make sure the pelvis is in a neutral position, with both hips squared towards the front.
- Press your hands together, resting the thumbs lightly on your sternum. Gaze softly at a fixed point in front of you on the floor about 4 or 5 feet away.
- You may also bring the arms up towards the ceiling with the palms touching or open the arms out to side. Try closing the eyes or looking up to see if you can stay balanced.
- Stay for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Release back to Tadasana on an exhalation and repeat for the same length of time on the other side.
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Pose of the Month Archives
SEPTEMBER 2009: TREE POSE (VRKSASANA)
Instructions:
Modifications:
- Place the sole of the lifted foot onto the calf, just below the knee. Do not place your foot on your knee joint at any time.
Benefits:
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Strengthens thighs, calves, ankles, and spine
- Stretches the groins and inner thighs, chest and shoulders
- Improves sense of balance
- Relieves sciatica and reduces flat feet
