How to do Vrikshasana (Tree Pose) - Its Benefits and Precautions, Contraindications.
Vrikshasana can be described as a standing posture that improves balance, focus, and mental clarity. The name is derived from Sanskrit word ‘Vriksa’, which means “tree,” and Asana, which means “pose.” The practitioner has to sit on one foot with the opposite leg bent so that the footrests in the inner thigh. The hands are extended upwards with the palms close to each other.
How to do Vrikshasana ?
⦁ Keep your posture straight.
⦁ Keep your balance with your leg, then lift your left leg. Bend your right leg towards the knee.
⦁ Now, place your left foot on the left side of your thigh. You should ensure that the toes of your right foot are facing downwards.
⦁ Begin by joining your palms in a prayer at your chest level. Now, extend your arms above your head until the hands stretch upwards.
⦁ Maintain the position as you breathe deep.
⦁ Lower your arms until chest level, then split your palms.
⦁ The right leg straightens, then sits up straight again.
⦁ Repeat the same posture using your left leg.
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Benefits of Vrikshasana (Tree Pose)
⦁ It improves leg strength and also opens the hips.
⦁ It improves your neuromuscular coordination.
⦁ It improves the balance of your body and improves endurance.
⦁ It increases alertness and improves concentration.
⦁ It can help people suffering from sciatica (nerve leg pain)
Vrikshasana Contraindications:
⦁ Surgery and Injury: As a hip opener that also places pressure on the knees, ankles, and shoulders, students who have any kind of injury relating to these joints must avoid this kind of activity.
⦁ Physical Strength and Ailment: As this posture requires fundamental strength in your muscles that are located in hips, legs, and back, those who suffer from issues with the body’s physical structure should go slowly or avoid the exercise altogether.
⦁ The lack of body-breath connections: Vrikshasana is a practice that requires focus and awareness. If you do not have a thorough understanding of the breath-body connection, the practice can cause disturbance to the energy levels and derail the intention behind the practice.
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