VRIKSHASANA

Tree Poses

Adho Mukha Vrikshasana Adho Mukha Vrikshasana in Padmasana Eka Bhuja Adho Mukha Vrikshasana in Padmasana Bikram's Vrikshasana with Toe Stand Eka Bhuja Adho Mukha Vrikshasana Iyengar (Traditional) Vrikshasana

"Standing straight on the left leg, bend the right leg and place the right foot on the root of the left thigh. Stand thus like a tree on the ground. This is called Vrikshasana."
-- The Gheranda-samhita II.36

Adho Mukha Vrikshasana

Downward Facing Tree, Handstand, or Full Arm Balance

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Lord Krishna said: The universe (or human body) may be compared to an eternal tree that has its origin (or root) in the Supreme Being and its branches below in the cosmos. The Vedic hymns are the leaves of this tree. One who understands this tree is a knower of the Vedas. The Bhavagad Gita, 15.01

Adho Mukha Vrikshasana

Demonstrated by Barry Sowder

Lake Center Yoga Issac, Owner and Director 1250 S. Highway 17-92 Longwood, FL 32750 Tel. 407-8312229

Demonstrated by Founder & Director

Timo

Jimenez,

The Yoga Pada Studio A: Blessings to All Studio Opening to Life Center 532 SE Ankeny St. Portland, OR 97214 Tel. (503) 963-8131

Adho Mukha Vrikshasana in Padmasana

Handstand in Lotus Posture or Downward Facing Lotus Tree
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Adho Mukha Vrikshasana Padmasana Demonstrated by Russel Yamaguchi

in Kai

Vrikshasana
Tree Pose (Iyengar or Traditional Version)

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Step 2

Full Pose

Vrikshasa na

Demonstrated by Sudofsky, Director

Inspired Yoga Kyra Sudofsky, Director 1115 U Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20009 Tel. (202) 462-1800

Kyra

Demonstrated by Dona Holleman

WebSite: http://www.donaholleman.com/

From: Dancing the Body of Light: The Future of Yoga by Dona Holleman & Orit Sen-Gupta copy;1999 Holleman & Sen-Gupta - ISBN: 90805113-1-5

Vrikshasana
Tree Pose Santosha.com

The challenge of the Vrikshasana is maintaining balance on one leg. Poor balance is often the result of a restless mind or distracted attention. Regular practice of this posture will help focus the mind and cultivate concentration (dharana). When practicing Vrikshasana it may help to imagine or picture a tree in the mind and apply the following technique:

Imagine that the foot you are balanced on is the root of the tree and the leg is the trunk. Continue by imagining the head and outstretched arms as the branches and leaves of the tree. You may be unsteady for a while and find the body swaying back and forth, but don't break the concentration. Like a tree bending in the wind and yet remaining upright, the body can maintain balance. Aim to achieve the "rootedness" and firmness of a tree. Regular practice of the Vrikshasana improves concentration, balance and coordination. Because the weight of the entire body is balanced on one foot, the muscles of that leg are strengthened and toned as well. As you advance in this posture and are able to remain standing for more than a few moments, try closing the eyes and maintaining your balance.

Vrikshasana
Tree Pose & Toe Stand, Bikram Style

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Demonstrated Cooke

by

Summer

Yogi Unkno wn
(eMail me if you know the Yogi's name!) From Yoga Vidya in German y Tel. 026858002-0

Bikram Yoga College of India 1054 North 34th Street Seattle, WA 98103 Tel. 206.547.0188

Vrikshasana StepIII Demonstrated Johanna

Islands Yoga 107-B Phoenix Building Budleigh Street Manteo, NC Tel. 252-202-YOGA

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Vrikshasana (Variation)
Tree Variation

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Now let's throw the traditional, Iyengar and the Bikram version of Vrikshasana together for this joyful, limb-spreading tree pose Demonstrated by Davida Taurek Photograph by Nils Vidstrand Nils Vidstrand Studios 1107 Fair Oaks Avenue # 324 South Pasadena, CA 91030 323-222-1787

Eka Bhuja Adho Mukha Vrikshasana

One Armed Downward Facing Tree (or Hand Stand)
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Eka Bhuja Adho Mukha Vrikshasana

Yoga Life Michael Suzerris, Owner/Manager 7200 Woodlawn Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98115 Tel. 206-529-0581

Eka Bujha Adho Mukha Vrikshasana in Padmasana

One Armed Handstand in Lotus

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Eka Bhuja Adho Mukha Vrikshasana in Padmasana Demonstrated by Andrew Paquette

Andrew Paquette's Yoga

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