Tree Pose (Vrksansana Pose)

While performing this beginner-friendly balancing position, the Tree Pose (Vrksansana Pose) will assist in strengthening the legs and abdominals, opening the hips while stretching the inner thighs and groin area, and is one of the standing yoga poses to improve your balance. Start in mountain posture and raise into stork with your hands on your hips. As you steadily externally twist the right thigh so that the knee begins to point in the direction of the right, keep the hands on the hips and keep the hips aligned both vertically and horizontally. Keep your focus on your hips as you direct your thigh and knee.

Reduce the rotation of the leg if you see the hips drifting out of place. Avoid putting strain on the knees by placing the right foot within the right leg. Hands can be kept on the hips, raised in prayer, or extended upward. Before switching to the left, maintain the position for five to ten breaths. Similar to many balancing postures, practicing next to a chair or a wall can help you stay balanced by using them as support. Reduce the lift of the leg as an alternative. It is acceptable to practice with just the heel lifted while keeping the toes on the ground.