Vrikshasana

A one-legged balancing pose where the foot of the lifted leg presses into the inner thigh or calf of the standing leg.

Alignment Cues

• 1.Ground through the standing foot
• 2.Place the lifted foot on the inner thigh or calf, never the knee
• 3.Press the foot and thigh into each other
• 4.Hands at heart center or extended overhead
• 5.Fix the gaze on a steady point

Benefits

• +Improves balance and stability
• +Strengthens thighs, calves, and ankles
• +Stretches the groins and inner thighs
• +Builds focus and concentration