Health Benefits of Vrikshasana Tree - Pose Steps to perform

Health Benefits of Vrikshasana Tree Pose

Physical and psychological stillness are an absolute necessity to maintain equilibrium in today’s edgy world. There are numerous Yoga postures to help you achieve a state of complete balance when practiced astutely. In this article, we discuss about one such Asana appearing in the balancing series. Vrikshasana (v-rook-shA suh-nuh), also known as the Tree Pose, is a remarkable Asana for improving balance. Its name is derived from the Sanskrit words Vriksha (meaning tree) and Asana (meaning a posture). This asana, where your leg takes charge as the roots of a tree, encapsulates the essence of a deep-rooted tree which denotes strength and steadiness. It is a simple yet beneficial Asana. While practicing this posture, your entire body weight is placed on to one leg, strengthening that particular leg. Vrikshasana not only improves bodily and mental balance, but also bestows stability and poise.

Steps to perform Vrikshasana Tree Pose

Begin by standing upright in Samasthithi, your arms by your side and shoulders relaxed
Bend your right knee to the side and bring your right foot high up to your left thigh
Place the sole of your right foot flat and firm on your inner left thigh. Maintain your left leg straight with the foot firmly planted on the mat
Breathe easy and find your balance
While inhaling deeply, gracefully raise both your arms over your head and join your palms in the ‘namaskara’ mudra
Keep a firm distant gaze
Aim for a straight spine while taking extended deep breaths.
Increase your relaxation with every exhalation to help you hold the pose for as long as possible
Inhale and exhale deeply as you bring your hands down to the side of your body and gently release the right leg
Repeat the above steps with the other leg

Benefits of Vrikshasana Tree Pose

Helps improve body balance
Gives your body the optimum posture
Strengthens your legs, thighs, spine, shoulders, and arms
Tones your arm and leg muscles
Grants stability of mind and body
Can strengthen ligaments in your ankles and feet
Best pose for posture related complaints
Brings you to a rejuvenated and invigorated state
Greatly improves concentration
Known to reduce risks of sciatica

Contraindications of Vrikshasana Tree Pose

People who have high blood pressure or vertigo must avoid this Asana
People with migraine or insomnia must avoid this Asana
Beginners may start by keeping their raised arms away from each other for better balance. Gradually practice bringing them to “namaskara” mudra

Yoga Teacher Training program’s in Rishikesh, India schedule is designed in very balanced way that it keeps the student in contemplation of the subject throughout the day and also allows them to have the personal time. The schedule is the best integration of theory and practice of yoga. It also allows the student to stay energetic for all the classes. The daily schedule of the course as follows: