| Explanation: 'Vriksha' means tree in sanskrit. In this asana, the body stays upright like a tree. Technique: - Stand straight and keep both the legs together.
- With the right hand lift the right foot and keep the right heel pressed against the right hip so that the toes point downwards.
- Balance the body in this position.
- Then bring both the palms together in the center of the chest in 'Namaskar' (greeting) pose and breathe normally.
- Stay in this position as long as you can and reverse all the steps to the standing position and repeat the same procedure on the other side.
- Do it five times on both the sides.
Benefits: - If done regularly, the stiffness of the joints in the feet, ankles and knees is relieved with reduction of arthritic pain.
- The muscles of the legs are also strengthened.
- Strengthens legs and ankles.
- Limbers the hips Tones the muscles of the legs, back and chest. Improves balance, posture, concentration.
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