About Lesson
Vrkasana
We are now nearly at the end of our 30 Day Foot Challenge. Hopefully by now you are feeling stronger, more connected to the earth, more balanced, more able to regulate your emotions.
Yes, your feet are the key to so much. mentally, physically emotionally and spiritually.
Here is how to do Vrksasana:
Start in Tadasana (Mountain Pose):Begin by standing tall with your feet hip-width apart and arms by your sides.
Distribute your weight evenly on both feet and find a steady and comfortable stance.
Distribute your weight evenly on both feet and find a steady and comfortable stance.
Shift Your Weight to One Leg:Shift your weight onto your left foot while keeping your right foot grounded.
Engage the muscles of your left leg to maintain stability and support.
Engage the muscles of your left leg to maintain stability and support.
Place Your Foot on the Inner Thigh or Calf:Lift your right foot off the ground and place the sole of your right foot on the inner thigh or calf of your left leg.
Avoid placing your foot directly on the knee joint to prevent unnecessary pressure.
Avoid placing your foot directly on the knee joint to prevent unnecessary pressure.
Find Your Balance:Press the sole of your right foot firmly against the inner thigh or calf while keeping your hips squared.
Use your hands to assist if needed, placing them on your hips or together in front of your chest in a prayer position.
Use your hands to assist if needed, placing them on your hips or together in front of your chest in a prayer position.
Find a Drishti (Gaze Point):Fix your gaze on a point in front of you, either at eye level or slightly above, to help maintain focus and balance.
Hold the Pose:Hold Vrksasana for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or longer if comfortable, while maintaining steady breathing and focus.
Feel the connection between your standing foot and the ground, rooting down through the sole of your foot for stability.
Feel the connection between your standing foot and the ground, rooting down through the sole of your foot for stability.
Release and Repeat on the Other Side:Slowly lower your right foot back to the ground and return to Tadasana.
Take a moment to reset and then repeat the pose on the other side, shifting your weight onto your right foot and placing your left foot on the inner thigh or calf.
Keep practicing and I guarantee you will stand taller, physically, mentally, emotionally and yes, even spiritually