Asana · Practise on your own
Vrikshasana
Tree pose
Tree pose. A standing balance on one leg, the other foot placed on the standing leg.
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- Meaning
- vriksha = tree, asana = seat or posture
- Family
- Standing balance
- Level
- Beginner
- Gaze
- A fixed point ahead
Take care
Keep the foot off the knee joint.
How it is done
- 1
Breathe freely
Stand in Tadasana and shift the weight to the left foot.
- 2
Breathe in
Place the right sole on the inner left calf or thigh, never on the knee.
- 3
Breathe freely
Bring the palms together at the chest or overhead. Stay for several breaths, then change sides.
Holding it
Several breaths on each side.
Making it easier
Rest the toes on the floor with the heel on the ankle, or stand beside a wall.
What the tradition says it does
- Builds balance and steadiness
- Strengthens the standing leg
Sources and tradition
- YOG Union App Content Map, 2 November 2026, p. 4