Tree
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Benefits
Tree Pose is a foundational standing balance pose that builds strength in the legs and ankles, improves concentration and focus, stretches the inner thigh and groin, and promotes a sense of grounding and calm.
Practice Guide
Stand in Mountain Pose (Tadasana). Shift weight onto left foot, grounding firmly.
Bend right knee. Place sole of right foot on inner left ankle, calf, or inner thigh (avoid pressing directly on knee joint).
Press foot into leg and leg back into foot. Find stability.
Bring hands to prayer at heart center, or extend arms overhead like branches.
Find a steady gaze point (drishti) in front of you.
Engage core, keep standing leg strong. Hold, breathe.
To exit, release foot, lower leg, return to Mountain Pose. Repeat other side.
Modifications
Place foot on inner ankle (kickstand) or calf, explicitly avoiding the knee joint.
Use a wall or chair nearby for light touch support.
Keep hands at heart center or on hips for easier balance.
Experiment with different arm variations (overhead, out to sides).
Safety Notes
⚠Headache
⚠Insomnia (if practiced too close to bedtime)
⚠Low blood pressure (use caution with arms overhead)
⚠High blood pressure (avoid arms overhead for long periods, keep hands at heart)
⚠Knee injury on standing or bent leg (avoid pressure, modify foot placement)
Anatomy
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Muscles Stretched
What's Next?
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✨ Maya's Tips
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