Stand on your right foot. Bring your left foot to the
inside of your right thigh or ankle. Reach your hands
up to the sky. You’re a tree! Trees can balance like
this for hundreds of years. Can you try to balance
for five seconds? Now, try it on the other side.
On which side was it easier to balance?
Tree Pose
Vriksasana
Grounding and rooting through the feet helps to reestablish presence in the body,
and reduces anxious thoughts. This pose builds confidence and focus.
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