Vrksasana
(Tree Pose)
(vrik-SHAHS-anna)
vrksa = tree
Vrksasana clarifies just how challenging it can be to stand on one leg.
Benefits
Strengthens thighs, calves, ankles, and spine. Stretches
the groins and inner thighs, chest and shoulders. Improves
sense of balance and relieves sciatica and reduces flat
feet. The process of focusing the attention on each
leg individually and bringing the body into balance
necessary for tree Pose can help balance the first Chakra,
Muladhara Chakra. Muladhara Chakra is located around
the perenium and base of the spine. Muladhara Chakra
is represented by the color red, and is associated with
basic physical survival, security, and digestion.
Partnering
Balanced beings in prayer and concentration.
A focused mind creates calm in the face of challenge..
In an ever-changing world, we need to find our center
of balance and power. Balancing this energy together
is the grounding force that allows two people to connect
to the earth energies and empower their beings. Focusing
one's attention can help bring energetic bodies "down
to earth" and in alignment with their physical
bodies and find themselves with energy abounding…
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