Tree Pose - Vrksasana (vrik-SHAHS-anna)

Benefits: Strengthens thighs, ankles and calves. The tree pose also stretches the shoulders and thighs while improving the student’s sense of balance.

*Steps to performing vrksasana:

• Stand with your legs about three feet part and shift your weight slightly to your right leg.

• Bend your left leg, reach down and grab your ankle. Bring the sole of your left foot as high up on your inner, right thigh as you can.

• Balancing on your left leg, put your hands together and raise them above your head.

• Hold for 30 seconds to a minute. Return to standing position and then repeat exercise on the opposite leg.

Anatomical Focus: Thighs

Cautions: None

Hints/Tips: Those who have trouble balancing should consider performing tree pose next to a wall. Also, if beginners cannot bring their bent legs very high, they can put the soles of their feet further down the leg; however do not place it directly on the knee cap.

Preparatory Poses:
• Virabhadrasana II
• Baddha Konasana
• Utthita Trikonasana

*Disclaimer: Contact your physician before beginning any course of exercise. These guidelines are not meant to represent or take the place of a live yoga instructor.

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