Tree Pose

Vrksasana

Tree Pose is a standing balance with one foot pressed into the opposite inner thigh and the hands at the heart or overhead. It cultivates focus, balance, and hip opening on a single grounded leg. A steady gaze and an active standing foot keep the tree rooted.

Alignment cues

• Press one foot into the opposite inner thigh, not the knee
• Root down through the standing foot and lengthen up
• Fix the gaze on one point and bring the hands together

Benefits

• Builds standing balance and focus
• Strengthens the standing leg and ankle
• Opens the hip of the bent leg

Modifications

• Rest the foot below the knee instead of on the inner thigh
• Use a wall for support while balance develops