sandeyeStanding Asana - Vriksasana
June 24th 2009 16:15
This pose is also known as the tree pose, as the Sanskrit word for tree is vrksa. Once again, start by taking up Tadasana.
Bend your right knee and take your foot to rest the sole against your opposite thigh. Your heel should be positioned as high as possible in the groin area. The knee on the right leg should point out in a sideways angle. Take up the Namaste pose with your hands. You should try to retain the pose for between 12 full deep breaths and four or five minutes before returning to Tadasana and then alternating to the left leg and foot.
Alternate hand positions for the pose are to perform Namaste above your head or in reverse, behind your back, rather than at your chest. Extending the arms straight to shoulder level on either side is another option.
Bend your right knee and take your foot to rest the sole against your opposite thigh. Your heel should be positioned as high as possible in the groin area. The knee on the right leg should point out in a sideways angle. Take up the Namaste pose with your hands. You should try to retain the pose for between 12 full deep breaths and four or five minutes before returning to Tadasana and then alternating to the left leg and foot.
Alternate hand positions for the pose are to perform Namaste above your head or in reverse, behind your back, rather than at your chest. Extending the arms straight to shoulder level on either side is another option.
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