Step 1: Setup
Create stable base and choose a fixed drishti point.
Vrikshasana (Tree Pose)
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Introduction
Vrikshasana develops one-legged balance, postural lift, and single-pointed concentration.
Key Alignment Cues
- Root standing foot evenly through all corners.
- Press lifted foot into inner leg without touching knee joint.
- Lengthen through spine and keep shoulders soft.
- Fix gaze at one steady point (drishti).
Benefits
- Strengthens ankles, hips, and postural muscles.
- Improves concentration and emotional steadiness.
- Builds left-right neuromuscular balance.
Precautions
- Use wall support when balance is unstable.
- Keep lifted foot lower if hip mobility is limited.
Modifications
- Use toes of lifted foot on floor as kickstand.
- Hands at heart center instead of overhead.
Common Mistakes
- Pressing foot directly into standing knee.
- Collapsing standing hip and leaning sideways.
Practice Rhythm
Recommended hold: 3 to 8 breaths each side
Breath pattern: Calm, even nasal breathing.
How to Practice (Step-by-Step)
- Stand tall and shift weight into one foot.
- Place opposite foot on ankle, calf, or inner thigh.
- Bring hands to prayer or overhead as steady.
- Hold with soft gaze, then switch sides.
Step-by-Step Visual Guide
Step 2: Enter and Hold
Transfer weight progressively and maintain calm breathing.
Step 3: Exit and Reset
Step down and shake out both legs before switching sides.