VR
Vrksasana with Block
वृक्षासन ब्लॉक
Beginnerstanding
Target Muscles
shoulderscorestanding leg
Benefits (3)
- + Activates shoulders in balance
- + Iyengar alignment technique
- + Better overhead reach
Avoid If (2)
- - Shoulder injuries
- - Ankle injuries
About
Tree Pose with block between hands — activates shoulders and improves alignment.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
1. Tadasana.
2
2. Right foot on left thigh (or calf — not knee).
3
3. Block between palms overhead.
4
4. Squeezing block activates shoulders.
5
5. Gaze fixed forward.
6
6. Hold 5-8 breaths.
7
7. Arms down.
8
8. Foot down.
9
9. Other side.
10
10. Tadasana.