Vrksasana - Tree Pose

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STEPS :

1. From Mountain pose.
2. Find your Drishti: Gaze at a point at eye level, to help you to keep your balance.
3. Shift your weight onto your left leg. Ground through the four corners of your left foot. 
4. Bend your right knee, reach down with your right hand and clasp your ankle.
5. Bend your right knee and place your right foot on the inside of your left leg either above or below your knee joint. Your knee is pointing out to the side.
6. Press your foot against your inner thigh, and your inner thigh back into your foot.
7. Keep your core muscles engaged.
8. Firm your left hip in, lengthen your spine, soften your shoulders and tuck your chin slightly in and back
9. Bring your hands in front of your heart in Anjali Mudra (prayer position) or you can lift your arms up to the ceiling. Hands can remain shoulder-width apart.
10. Stay in this pose for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
11. Lower your leg and arms down as you exhale, and take a moment in Tadasana.
12. Repeat on the other side.

Benefits

• t strengthens the legs, and opens the hips.
• It improves your neuromascular coordination.
• It helps with balance and endurance.
• It improves alertness and concentration.
• It may help those who suffer from sciatica (nerve pain in the leg)

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.