Traditional

Tree Pose

Vrksasana

Stand tall on one leg and place the other foot at the calf or inner thigh.

Benefits: Builds strength, mobility, and breathing awareness with steady alignment. Particularly helpful for improving focus.
Props: No-props
Hold Time: 5 to 8 breaths
Cautions and Contraindications: Practice within a pain-free range. Reduce depth or use props for knee, low back, neck, wrist, or shoulder sensitivity.
Entering Tree Pose: Stand on one foot and shift your weight into that leg. Place the other foot on the inner calf or inner thigh, avoiding the knee. Bring the hands to the heart or lift the arms overhead. Take a steady inhale to create length, then use the exhale to settle into the final shape.
Exiting Tree Pose: Lower the hands. Release the lifted foot back to the floor and stand evenly on both feet. Pause in a neutral position for a moment before continuing.