Vriksasana
(Tree Pose)

Variations:

• Easier-Hand to wall
• Foot to ankle, calf, or half lotus
• Hands above head or to sides or in prayer

Benefits:

• Strengthens: abdominals, legs
• Improves balance & concentration

Directions:

1. Stand with feet hip distance apart, press through all four corners of feet
2. Shift weight to RIGHT foot
3. Focus on one spot, something not moving
4. Bring the sole of LEFT foot to the ankle, calf, or inner thigh
5. Bring hands together in front of heart
6. Inhale, reach your arms above your head
7. Hold for steady breaths 10 breaths
8. Exhale, hands to heart
9. Gently release leg down
10. Switch sides