Vrikshasana

Vrikshasana

Vriksha means ‘tree’. In this asana, the posture resembles a tree.

Procedure

Stand erect with the feet together.
Bend right leg from the knee and place heel of this leg at the root of left thigh.
Rest the foot on the thigh, toes pointing downward.
Now raise the arms straight over the head, joining both palms together in worship pose and pointing towards the sky.
Balance on the left leg. Don’t bring your bend knee forward.
Remain in this pose for few seconds while breathing deeply.

Repeat the exercise with left leg.

Benefits

Ø Useful in osteoarthritis of knees and sciatica.

· Imparts strength to shoulders, legs and spine.

· Relieves the problem of flat feet.

· Improves concentration and balance.

· Strengthens thighs, calves and ankles.

Precautions

Persons suffering from high blood pressure and migraine should do this asana after consulting a yoga therapist.

Bhujangasana ( Cobra Pose)	Shalabhasana
Chakrasana ( Wheel Pose)	Shashankasana ( Moon Pose / Hare Pose)
Dhanurasana ( Bow Pose)	Shavasana ( Dead Body Pose)
Gomukhasana ( Cow Head Pose)	Shirshana ( Head Stand Pose)
Halasana ( Plough Pose)	Supta Vajrasana
Matsyasana ( Fish Pose)	Trikonasana ( Trianlge Pose)
Parvatasana (Mountain Pose)	Ushtrana ( Camel Pose)
Pashchimottanasana ( Posterior Stretch Pose)	Uttana Padasana
Pawanmuktasana ( Wind Liberating Pose)	Vrikshasana
Sarvangasana ( Shoulder Stand)