Vriksha – Tree; Asana – Posture or Pose
The asana is vrik-shah-sa-na. Vriksha means tree. Stand on your left leg, bend your right leg and place your right foot on the root of your left thigh. Stand like a tree standing on the ground. This is Vrikshasana.
How to practice Vrikshasana
- Stand up.
- Balance on your left leg and lift your right leg. Bend your right knee.
- Place your right foot against the inside of your left thigh. Make sure your toes are pointed down.
- Join your hands in prayer at chest level. Now lift your arms up to the top of your head.
- Hold for breath.
- Lower your arms to chest level and separate your hands.
- Straighten your right leg and stand up.
- Repeat on the right side.
Benefits of Vrikshasana
- Rejuvenates the body.
- Stretches the legs, back, and arms, invigorating you.
- Enhances balance and equilibrium of the mind.
- Improves concentration.
- Relieves some cases of sciatica.
- Strengthens the legs, improves balance, and opens the hips.
Contraindications
- Avoid this posture if you suffer from migraine, insomnia, or low/high blood pressure.
- Those with high blood pressure may perform the pose without raising their hands overhead to avoid further increasing their blood pressure.
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