Vrikshasana, or the tree pose, is an asana. Sanskrit: vRkssaasn; Vriksha – Tree, Asana – Pose; Pronounced as – vrik-SHAHS-anna.

We will discuss the many benefits of vrikshasana. This is a similar position to a tree’s solid but beautiful stance. Named after the Sanskrit words ‘vriksha’, which is about a tree, and asana,’ which is about posture, this name comes from Sanskrit. This asana is different from other yoga poses. Your body will balance itself if you keep your eyes open. This asana offers many benefits.

Here are some things you should know before you do the Vrikshasana

Tree pose yoga is best practiced on an empty stomach. It would help if you allowed at least four to six hours between your meal and the practice. This will allow your body to digest the food properly and give you the energy to prepare for your activity.

It might be a good idea to do Vrikshasana early in the morning. This asana requires concentration and focus. Doing this in the morning is best when you are free from stress and worries.

How to do Tree Pose (Vrikshasana).

1. Keep your back straight and extend your arms to the sides of your body.
2. Place your right foot slightly above your left knee. Place the sole flat and firm on the root of your thigh.
3. It would help if you raised your left leg straight up. After you are in this position, take a deep breath and find your balance.
4. Inhale and raise your arms above your head. Now, bring your arms together in a namaste’ mudra.
5. Focus your attention on a distant object, and keep it in front of you. This will help you keep your balance.
6. Your spine should be straight. Your body should be flexible and taut. Deepen your breathing and relax your body every time you exhale.
7. Gently lower your right leg by bringing your hands towards the sides.
8. Revert to your original position, standing straight and tall as you were at the beginning. This pose can be repeated with your left leg.

Vrikshasana’s Contraindications and Precautions

When practicing the yoga tree pose, it is essential to ensure that your soles are placed above or below the knee. Because the knee does not flex parallel with the frontal plane, pressure is placed on the knee by placing the foot next to it.

High blood pressure patients should not lift their arms above their heads for long periods. You can hold them at your chest in the Anjali mudra.

If you have migraines or insomnia, it is best to avoid this pose.

Vrikshasana (Tree Pose for Beginners): Tips for Beginners

Raising your left foot above your right knee might take much work. You can put your foot below your knee in these cases. As mentioned, you should not place your foot on your knee. It might take time to balance and stay steady at first. This asana could be practiced by holding onto the wall to balance.

Take several deep breaths before the practice and fix your eyes on something in front of you. This will help increase and assist concentration.

Advanced Pose Alterations

Extend your arms to your sides and place them against a wall for maximum stability.

Benefits of Vrikshasana (Tree Pose).

Vrikshasana offers many benefits. If you practice it regularly, you will be amazed at the benefits it can bring to your body.

1. It strengthens the spine and improves balance as well as posture.
2. It enhances and assists neuro-muscular coordination.
3. It strengthens the legs and ligaments of the feet.
4. The hip joints become looser, and the knees are stronger.
5. This pose also strengthens the eyes, inner ears, shoulders, and neck.
6. It reduces sciatica pain and flat feet.
7. It can make you more patient, flexible, and stable. It increases concentration and activates all mental faculties.
8. This pose can be used to increase the depth of your thorax.

Science Behind Vrikshasana

Asana is primarily a balancing position. Its main benefits are improving balance and enhancing the nervous system. Balance forces you to concentrate on your mind. As you do this, you will find that you are balancing. The mind can wander, and so does the body. Balance is impossible when you are stressed or tense.

This asana helps stabilize your mind and body by stretching. It also strengthens your bones and joints and expands your hips and chest. It also loosens your shoulders and tones your arms.

Follow-up Poses

Standing Poses

Vrikshasana is a robust and tree-like pose. This asana, unlike most others, is primarily a balance pose. You need to look straight ahead for your body’s ability to balance. It would help if you did not eat anything during this asana. It will help if you wait for four to six hours between your lunch and the practice. Vrikshasana improves your balance and the function of your nervous system. It improves concentration and neuromuscular coordination.