September Yoga Pose of the Month- Tree Pose

by Tracey Holton September 20, 2018

Tree Pose (Vrksasana)

Start in Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
Bring your palms together at heart center.
Root down through the four corners of your right foot and engage your right quadricep and your core
Slowly lift your left leg and bring the sole of the foot either above OR below your right knee. *Never on your knee!!
Inhale and lengthen through the crown of your head. Find your drishti (focal point) directly in front of you and keep it at a soft gaze.
Take five deep breaths here
You can choose any arm variation such as raising your arms over your head, keeping it in prayer or separated (but remember to keep the alignment of your shoulders)
Slowly release your arms back to heart center and release the left leg. Repeat on the right side.

Benefits of Tree Pose

Promotes balance, grounding and centering
Helps you gain both physical and mental steadiness and confidence
Regular practice will improve your focus and your ability to concentrate in all areas of your life.
Stretches the thighs, groins, torso, and shoulders
Builds strength in the ankles and calves, and tones the abdominal muscles