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Tree Pose (Vrksasana)

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At a glance

Equipment
Yoga mat
Suggested hold
Hold 5–8 breaths per side

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Common mistakes

  • You press the foot directly against the side of the knee joint.

  • You let the standing hip jut out sideways as the pelvis sinks into it.

  • You let the eyes wander, which is where most wobbles start.

What to focus on

  • Press the foot and the inner thigh into each other with equal force — that mutual pressure is the balance.

  • Fix your gaze on one still point at eye level and keep it there for the whole hold.

  • If you wobble, lower the foot to the calf or ankle and grow tall from there rather than fighting to stay high.

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Half Moon (Ardha Chandrasana)

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Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana)

Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana)

Supine Figure-Four (Reclined Pigeon)

Supine Figure-Four (Reclined Pigeon)

Warrior III (Virabhadrasana III)

Warrior III (Virabhadrasana III)

Boat Pose (Navasana)

Boat Pose (Navasana)

Sources & further reading

  1. 1.Single-limb balance postures recruit the ankle stabilizers more than the thigh muscles — the essence of balance control — J. Bodywork and Movement Therapies (2019), EMG study