Vrikshasana Yoga & How To do Vrikshasana
The name ‘Vrikshasana’ comes from Sanskrit where ‘Vriksha’ means Tree and the meaning of Asana is a Seat, Pose or Posture. If this pose is done effectively, it looks like a tree. While standing, maintain the final position of this posture like a tree. The foot on which you rest resemble a trunk that is attached to the ground with your arms, and the other legs and head become branches and Clears out. So it’s called Tree pose.
Tree Pose Yoga is beneficial for people with spinal deformities, arthritis of the joints of the upper and lower limbs, deformities of the legs and shoulders.
Steps To Do Vrikshasana
- First, you need to stand straight, with your arms falling on either side of your body.
- Now bend your right thigh a little then move it and place it on top of your left thigh. Make sure your sole is firm and level with the root of your thigh.
- Make sure your left leg is perfectly straight. After this position, inhale and find balance too.
- Now inhale as you raise your hands gently above your head, then bring them together in the “Namaste” mudra.
- Now look directly at the distant object and keep an eye on it. This will help you maintain balance.
- Make sure your spine is straight. In addition, you have to keep your body tight and elastic. Take a few deep breaths, relaxing your body a little bit each time you exhale.
- Now carefully lower your arms from the sides and also release your right leg.
- After standing up and straight back into the original position as you did in the beginning of this asana, repeat this asana with your left leg.
Health Benefits Of Vrikshasana
- This helps in strengthening the spine while improving posture and balance.
- It also helps and improves neuromuscular coordination.
- Tree Pose strengthens the muscles in the leg while strengthening the tendons and ligaments of the foot.
- It makes the knee stronger and relaxes the hip joint.
- The inner ear, eyes, and shoulders are strengthened in this particular posture.
- It also helps relieve sciatica and helps reduce flat feet.
