Description:

'Vriksha' is a Sanskrit term which means tree. Stable and erect are the keywords that describe the tree; in this asana, as the human body remains erect and stable, thus this asana has been so named.



English Name: Tree Pose



Procedure:

1. Stand straight on the floor with your feet together, hands by your side. Look forward and breathe normally.

2. Balance yourself on your left leg and fold your right leg at the knee.

3. Gradually lift up your right thigh and place the sole of this leg on your left thigh.

4. Standing firmly on the left foot slowly raise both your arms over your head and join your palms lightly.

5. On doing so, you will feel that your whole body is stretched; remain in that posture and breathe normally through your nostrils for 10 times before returning to the normal position.



Benefits:

1. The prime benefit of this asana is that, it stretches your muscles and thus tones of the muscles of your toes, ankles, knees, joints, elbows, hips, fingers and hands.

2. Your body becomes more flexible.

3. Ensures enhanced blood circulation.