About Lesson
Baby Vrkasana
Vriksana means “tree pose”. It is another foundational pose in yoga. In Tadasana or Mountain Pose we are finding solididty and immovability. We can not be pushed over, pushed around or messed with in any way.
In Vrkasana, we like a tree, must find stablity in changing times. Perhaps a strong wind will blow us or a bird will nest in our brances. We must find flexility and balance WITHIN stabilty.
A good way to build strength in Vrksanas is performing baby Vrksasna. The full pose has our bent leg positioned at the top of the thigh,
For this version:
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Stand in Tadasana with feet hip width apart
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Place one foot in the calf of the standing leg. If it is hard to balance, place your foot on a yoga block or hold on to the wall or piee of furntiure.
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Hold this position for at least 10 seconds The longer you can hold it the more strength you will build
Vrksasna teaches us poise in uncertainty. It is a beautiful expression of stability in flux.