Vrikshasana Yoga Posture, the Tree Pose

March 24th, 2007 | admin

The Procedure for Vrikshasana

1. Assume Tadasana pose

2. Shift your weight to left leg. Take your right leg off ground, fold it at the knee and place the sole of the feet on the left inner thigh.

3. Once you are balanced in this pose, fold your hands to a prayer position or ‘namaste’ position.

4. Keeping hips firmly facing forward and spread your right knee rightwards.

5. Spread your hands to either sides, palms facing each other.

6. While releasing, slowly exhale as you lower your hands and right hand to assume standing posture.

Notes on Vrikshasana

It improves concentration and normalizes the functioning of abdominal internal organs.