Vrksasana

English: Tree Pose

Etymology: Vrksa means “tree”.

Classification: Utthistha Sthiti (Standing)

On Asana syllabus for: Intro I

References

• PC pg 21
• LoY pg 62
• Gem pg 122, Plate 2 (but doesn’t have one leg up)

Primary Actions

• Grab right foot, bend knee out to side
• Sole of right foot against inner left thigh, toes pointing downward
• Urdhva Namaskarasana arms and hands.

Modifications

• Can stand near a wall for balance.