Vrkasana or Tree pose

• Balancing foot faces forward

• Hips face forward and remain level

• Bent knee presses back and down

Misalignments:

• Standing leg – foot turns out to the side, weight uneven on foot sole, hip presses out, knee hyper extends

• Pelvis not level and/or facing forward

• Lower rib cage flares out

• Shoulders lift

• Chin drops or lifts

Benefits:

• Strengthens ankles, knees, hips, back, shoulders

• Improves balance, co-ordination, focus, strength and, concentration

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