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Vrikshasana yoga: The practitioner of Vrikshasana has to stand upright like a tree. The Sanskrit term ‘Vriksha’ means ‘tree’ and the word ‘asana’ refers to the yogic posture.
Methodology of Vrikshasana Yoga Asanas
- Stand upright.
- The feet will have to be kept together.
- The knees will also have to be straight.
- Keep the arms on the sides.
- Without bending the left knee pick up the right foot.
- Grasp with your tight hand the right hand.
- Fold the right leg at the knee joint.
- Now press the right sole at the inside portion of the left thigh.
- The right toe should be pointing downwards.
- Keep the folded leg at right angle to the upright leg.
- Both the thighs must be in alignment.
- Balance your body only on the left leg.
- Join the palms and bring them to the middle of your chest. Keep the fingers pointing upwards.
- Without moving the hands slowly lift them overhead.
- The arms must be bent slightly.
- Stand straight and erect.
- Look straight ahead and remain relaxed.
- Maintain your balance.
- Remain in this position for about 10 seconds.
- Slowly lower the hands to the middle portion of the chest.
- While returning to the starting position, lower the right leg.
- Repeat the sequence with the left leg as well.
Advantages of Vrikshasana Yoga
- You will gain neuromuscular coordination.
- Rheumatic pain and numbness of the legs will be cured.
- This asana strengthens the feet ligaments, tendons and the arches.
- Vrikshasana tones up your leg muscles.
- The pelvis is loosened.
- Regular practice of Vrikshasana makes the ankles, knees and the legs flexible.
