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How To Do The Vrikshasana

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It is best to practice tree pose yoga on an empty stomach. There must be a minimum of four to six hours between your meal and the practice. This will give your body enough time to digest the food and energize your body, making it ready for activity. However, it might be ideal to perform the Vrikshasana in the morning. This asana involves focus and concentration, and it is best to channelize this in the morning when your mind is clear of the worries and stress from the happenings of the day. How To Do Tree Pose Stand absolutely erect and drop your arms to the side of your body. Slightly bend your right knee, and then, place the right foot high up on your left thigh. Make sure that the sole is placed firm and flat on the root of the thigh. Your left leg needs to be absolutely erect. Once you have assumed this position, breathe, and find your balance. Now, inhale, and gently raise your arms over your head and bring them together in a ‘namaste’ mudra. Look straight at a di...

How To Do The Tadasana (Mountain Pose)

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Stand erect, and place your legs slightly apart, with your hands hanging alongside your body. You must make your thigh muscles firm. Lift your kneecaps while ensuring you do not harden the lower part of your belly. Strengthen the inner arches of your inner ankles as you lift them. Now, imagine a stream of white light (energy) passing through your ankles, up to your inner thighs, groin, spine, neck, all the way up to your head. Gently turn your upper thighs inward. Elongate the tailbone such that it is towards the floor. Lift the pubis such that it is closer to the navel. Look slightly upward Now breathe in and stretch your shoulders, arms, and chest upwards. Raise your heels, making sure your body weight is on your toes. Feel the stretch in your body right from your feet to your head. Hold the pose for a few seconds. Then, exhale and release.