On Tuesday, we used our Slow Flow to set up Vrkasana (Tree Pose), one of my favorites. In this more athletic sequence, we’ll move through lunges to increase our balance and stamina, culminating in our strong Tree.
I am a big fan of this pose. It’s a really good introduction to being on one foot, and it also helps establish the strong standing leg. That same sense of standing tall and strong will help us move into more advanced balances as our practice progresses. This sequence is short, but it’s challenging (you’ll catch me wiping sweat from my forehead near the end). So take your time and feel free to repeat the easier/gentler opening sequence as many times as you need to feel comfortable. Or reference Tuesday’s video if you’re unsure of how to prepare the basic Tree shape.
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