Tree Pose (Vrkasana)
Sanskrit
English
Yoga Pose Type
Health Benefits
Improves: Balance
Revitalizes: Internal organs, reproductive system
Stretches: Legs, hips, back, core
Strengthens:
Psychological Benefits
What I Like About This Pose
Do you need some inner harmony after a stressful day? Then try the Tree Pose to balance your emotions and body. This beginner friendly pose helps you to improve your concentration and helps to collect oneself from today’s frenetic rhythms. Stretch out your arms and imagine being a strong big tree!
Tree Pose Step-By-Step
Breathing
Breath normally throughout the practice.
Tip’s For Beginners
Beginners tend to stick their buttocks out. When standing, tuck in your tailbone to keep your hips parallel to the front, which is very important to avoid back pain. Pull up the kneecap of your standing leg for more stability in this pose.
Props
Sternum: Pull it up.
Neck: Keep it soft.
Shoulders: Roll them back and pull them down.
Tailbone: Tuck it in.
Left heel: Put it on the inner side of your right thigh.
Right leg: Pull your knee cap up.
Right foot: Distribute your weight equally.
Avoid overstretching of your straight leg by pulling your kneecap up.
Rest in this position for 30 seconds. Then come back into the starting position.
Gaze: Look forward.
Neck: Soften it.
Sternum: Pull it up.
Shoulders: Pull them down.
Thigh: Roll the thigh of your folded leg out.
Kneecap: Pull the kneecap of your straight leg.
Ribs: Pull them in.
Tailbone: Tuck it in.
Arms: Put them behind your ears.
Tree Pose Contraindications
Avoid this pose if you have following issues.