Vrikshasana - Tree Posture

Vrikshasana or Tree Posture is a balancing asana. It is one of the very few standing poses in medieval hatha yoga that still remains popular in modern yoga. The name comes from the Sanskrit words vṛkṣa (वृक्ष) meaning "tree", and āsana (आसन) meaning "posture".

From Tadasana, shift the weight to one leg, for example, starting with the left leg. The entire sole of the foot remains in contact with the floor. Bend the right knee and place the right foot on the left inner thigh. The hips should be open, with the bent knee pointing towards the side. The toes of the right foot are pointing directly down, the left foot, center of the pelvis, shoulders and head are all vertically aligned. Hands are typically held above the head either pointed directly upwards and unclasped, or clasped together in anjali mudra.

Keep the gaze soft and steady or maybe try closing your eyes and play with your balance. Hold this pose for a round of five full breaths. Return to Tadasana while exhaling, then repeating standing on the opposite leg.

As we connect this month with the element of Earth, feel the standing leg rooting deeply into the ground beneath you. As a mighty tree, deepen your roots and rise above the noise, feeling supported, grounded and nourished.

Enjoy your practice.

Namaste.