Boosts physical strength and concentration with Vrikshaasana

About Vrikshaasana:

While performing this posture, your body looks like a tree. That’s why it is known ‘Vrikshasan’ or ‘The Tree Posture’. It is beneficial to people of all age groups since it energises the body and relaxes the mind. Let’s take a look at how to perform this asana correctly.

Method:

• Stand in an upright position. Keep your back straight, maintain a little gap between both the legs and relax your hands, allowing them to hang loosely by your side.

• Fold the right leg at the knee and place the sole on the inner side of left thigh.

• Inhaling deeply, raise both hands slowly over the head and join them together to form the traditional Indian salute (Namaskar).

• Maintain this posture for few minutes by focusing on a certain point in front of eyes.

• Exhale now and bring the hands down, back to their natural position.

• Slowly release the folded leg and stand still on both feet.

• Repeat this posture with the other leg.

Benefits:

• Strengthens the back muscles that support the spinal cord

• Helps in maintaining body balance

• Enhances self confidence and concentration

• Improves circulation in the legs.

• Useful in treating sciatica disorders

• Reduces stress level by calming the mind

Note:

In the beginning, it might be difficult to maintain proper balance. If it does, you can stand with your back against a wall to help you gain balance. Gradually step away from the wall and also increase the time you spend on each leg.

Precaution:

• Yogasana must be always practiced under the guidance of an experienced teacher.

• Consult your physician before doing any physically demanding postures.

• One should practice asanas in a natural way according to one’s body strength and health condition. Do not push your body into unnatural angles just to get the asana perfect.

• This asana is not recommended for patients with acute insomnia, hypertension, or with severe headaches.