Tree

Sanskrit Name:

Vrksasana

Description:

A grounding balance pose that fosters focus, stability, and inner calm. Tree pose strengthens the legs and core while opening the hips and cultivating a sense of rootedness.

Alignment Cues:

• Standing Foot and Leg:
  • Root firmly through the standing foot
  • Standing leg strong and straight with a soft micro-bend in the knee
• Lifted Foot and Leg:
  • Place the sole of the lifted foot on the inner ankle, calf, or thigh—avoid the knee
  • Press foot and leg into each other for mutual support
• Hips:
  • Hips square to the front
  • Keep pelvis neutral with tailbone lengthening down
• Spine and Torso:
  • Stand tall through the crown of the head
  • Engage the core to support balance
• Arms and Hands:
  • Hands at heart center or extend arms overhead like branches
  • Shoulders relaxed away from ears
• Gaze:
  • Drishti (gaze) fixed on a steady point ahead
• Breath:
  • Slow, steady breath to create presence and ease