Tree Pose with Side Bend

Pārśva Vṛkṣāsana

Tree Pose with Side Bend
⇄ both sides
CategoryBalances TypeBalance LevelIntermediate Hold25 sec MusclesLegs, Core, Back BreathingInhale to lengthen, exhale to bend

A variation of: Tree Pose

How to do it

  1. EnterFrom Tree Pose, reach your arms overhead. Inhale and bend your torso away from your bent leg.
  2. HoldKeep your pelvis steady and bend only through your torso. Open your side from your hip to your fingertips.
  3. ExitReturn to center and lower your leg.

Benefits

Makes the balance harder with a side stretch.

Cautions

  • Balance disorders

This site is for general information and is not medical advice. If you have pain, an injury, a chronic condition, or are pregnant, check with a qualified professional before practicing.

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