Namaste and welcome back to the path towards health and happiness!
Today, we’ll explore Tree Pose (Vrikshasana), a balancing posture that cultivates focus and strengthens your core. So, grab your yoga mat and let’s get rooted!
Before we begin, remember these precautions:
- Focus: Maintain steady attention throughout the pose.
- Slow and Steady: Avoid rushing the movements.
- Foot Placement: Keep the lifted foot’s sole facing down.
- Arm Alignment: Raise your arms in line with your ears.
- Body Alignment: Stay straight, engaging your thighs and buttocks.
- Mudra: In Namaskar Mudra, gently touch your palms together without interlocking fingers.
- Timing: Allocate 30 seconds for entering the pose, 1 minute for holding, 30 seconds for exiting, and 1 minute for observation. This translates to roughly 4-5 minutes for both legs.
Now, let’s practice Tree Pose:
- Stand tall with feet together, toes touching.
- Slowly lift your left leg, bend the knee, and place the foot on the inner thigh of your right leg.
- Find your balance, then, with focused attention, gradually raise your hands from your sides overhead.
- When your hands are in line with your shoulders, rotate your palms to face each other and extend your arms fully.
- Maintain Namaskar Mudra with stretched arms above your head.
- Hold this posture for at least 1 minute.
- Slowly bring your hands down to shoulder level and rotate them again, palms facing the ground.
- Come back to a stable standing position and observe the difference in your body before and after the pose.
- Repeat the same procedure with your right leg.
Benefits of Tree Pose:
- Enhanced Concentration: This pose improves your focus and ability to stay present.
- Stretching and Circulation: It stretches your chest, waist, shoulders, and arms, promoting balanced blood flow.
- Leg Strength: Balancing on one leg strengthens your leg muscles.
- Child Development: Tree Pose fosters physical and mental development in children.
- Foot Alignment: Regular practice improves the alignment of your feet.
Remember, consistent practice is key! Aim for 5-6 minutes total, including observation, for a 3-minute practice on each leg.
Tree Pose (Vrikshasana) is a potent tool for boosting your physical and mental well-being. So, breathe deeply, find your balance, and grow your concentration with this beautiful yoga posture.
Namaste and until next time!
For further exploration, visit www.yogapeace.org.
Yogacharya Dhakaram
Founder, Yogapeace Sansthan
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