Vrikshasana (Tree Posture)

Vrikshasana (Tree Posture). This is a balancing asana. The Sanskrit word vriksha means ‘tree’, thus, this is the ‘Tree Posture’. In the imagination of the tree, foot seems as a roots, leg is the trunk, arms as the branches and leaves, head as top of the tree, all make the posture in the shape of a tree.

Let us perform the Vrikshasana by following the steps given below:

Starting position:

Stand with the feet together and the arms by the sides and gaze in front.
1. Bend the right leg at the knee. Keep the sole of the right foot as high as possible in the inside of the left leg thigh (heel upwards and toes downwards).
2. Balancing on the left foot, raise both the arms over the head and joining the palms together or may bring both the arms in the front of the chest with palms joined together (Namaskara posture). Hold the position for 10–15 seconds.

Releasing position:
3. Take both the arms down by the side of the body.
4. Bring down the right leg on the floor and stand erect.
5. Repeat the procedure from left leg.

Remember the following points:

Do’s
• Attention should be focuse on any fix point, in front.
• Try maintaining the balance of the body on one leg.

Don’ts

• Do not bend the body in the final posture.

Benefits

• Regular practice of this posture will help in developing concentration among students.
• Regular practice of the Vrikshasana improves balance and coordination of body.
• It improves blood circulation.
• It tones up muscles of the legs.

Limitations

• Person having reeling sensation should not practise this asana.

• Person having migraine, insomnia, low or high blood pressure.

Preparatory Poses

Trikonasana

Virbhadrasana-II

Baddha Konsana

Follow-Up Poses

Standing Poses

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Source:NCERT