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Balancing in Tree Pose

7/21/2011

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Tree Pose
Getting comfortable with tree pose can be very gratifying. There are many variations of tree pose, but for beginners there are some basic modifications to make the pose easier.

Try out these modifications for better balance when practicing tree.

Tree pose with toes on floor
From a standing position, pick up the right foot and place toes on the floor. Turn the right knee out to the right side. Keep gaze focused on a single point. Repeat pose on left side.

Tree pose with foot on ankle
Once you become comfortable with this initial modification, try placing the sole of the right foot on the left ankle. Turn the right knee out to the right side.  Keep gaze focused on a single point. Repeat pose on left side.

Tree pose with foot on calf
Once you have mastered the tree pose with the foot balanced on the ankle, the next step is to balance the sole of the right foot on the side of the left calf muscle.  Repeat pose on left side. Caution: Do not rest foot on the side of the knee.

The arm position can also be modified in any of these tree poses to make balancing easier. Arms can be extended out to the side for optimal balance. Later, try practicing the tree pose with hands placed in a prayer position (anjali mudra) in front of the heart center or arms extended overhead.

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How to Modify a Standing Extended Big Toe Hold Pose (Utthita Hasta Padangustasana)

7/12/2011

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Standing Big Toe Hold
At first glance, the standing extended big toe hold pose may seem inaccessible if you can’t reach your toes, but that doesn’t mean that you have to avoid this pose. There are a couple variations of this pose that you can try, if your hamstrings are too tight to reach full extension.  

Start in mountain pose (tadasana), then bend right knee and raise it to the chest. Hold hands under thigh. When finished, return to mountain pose.  Repeat on left side.

For a slightly more challenging option, begin in mountain pose (tadasana), bend right knee and raise it to the chest. Interlace fingers over right shin. Repeat on left side.

In all of these cases, for aid with balance, try practicing with the left side of body standing next to wall with fingertips touching the wall.

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    Denise Hitch
    Certified Hatha Yoga 
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