Remjie D created the guide Supported Tree Pose
If you're still having problems with the footwork on the raised foot try practicing with the hand on the opposite side holding the raised foot in front of the opposite thigh. See the picture:
This will help develop balance, don't raise arms above the head if you have high blood pressure or if you haven't done this before, hands in prayer position is just fine. Rest your foot wherever it feels comfortable but avoid resting it against directly on the knee joint.
Hold for 8-12 breaths and keep smiling.
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Remjie D
“once you're in the pose, stretch your arms up like the branches of a tree reaching for the skies and keep your standing foot firm like roots to the ground. that is the inspiration for this pose - reaching up with your foot still firm”
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Marlo W With my foot being broken I can't do this on both sides so I may quit the challenge until I'm more healed :(
Akhil S encouraged this.
Marlo W It's been awhile but day one done. Balance is especially hard with my busted foot. But it gave me quiet time as my boys focused so hard!
Nay J 3/7
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Farrah A encouraged this.
Nay J Done 1/7
Casey L i really didn't know that i can't do this perfectly.. i thought this is so easy..
Velmurugan D trying with eyes closed
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Murray S complete.
James M Done this tonight at Yoga at Paisley :-)
Marlo W encouraged this.
Ann T answered the question This has to be done on each foot, right?
Hi! yes it has to b done on each foot
Ruth E logged some Fitness & Training training on 10 Apr
done
Pronsias (Frank) M and Bob A encouraged this.
Stijn V On both feet! Check!
Deborah B Day 1 of 7 - Tree position complete held for 30secs on either side
Heather J encouraged this.
Victoria C I did this pose for the first time today after Zumba during our cool down. Took a few attempts to get it, especially when moving from the left leg to the right, but I got there in the end :-)
Rebecca R encouraged this.
Courtney B logged 4.83 km of Running on 13 Mar
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Tamara A Much easier on my right side (dominant side) then my left side.
Rick P encouraged this.
Sloane P I put my hands in fountain of youth, and my new challenge is to do it with eyes closed!
Jarod C encouraged this.
Bobbie L Okay. . .this one was easy. . .I am quite encouraged. :)
Susan B I just did the tree for 12 deep breathes.
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Petal P this was nice keep ur balance and breathe ,,,,,
Lisa B encouraged this.
Petal P ok took this a little further to 20 breaths and on either side >>:)
Hideki S encouraged this.
Jade A Did it on both legs, held for 12 breaths. The tree is a basic pose in yoga, the trick to keep your balance is to look at one spot in the room and just concentrate on it while taking your 12 breaths, coz once your eyes move, the mind/concentration gets distracted, and so your body will move, and that breaks the balance. Also, really press your right foot to your left leg, and the other way around. :)
April W and Jan Michael J encouraged this.
Nana D I can hold the tree in prayer pose, not quite getting there with arms up
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Sam S This is awesome, my son is actually putting down his BlackBerry and is doing these challenges with me!
Hideki S encouraged this.
Excellent!!
Marion H I really like this one! I can hold arms above head but have to keep looking forwards or I lose balance.
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Elmarie D I was vert suprised that I could stand in this position, left and right, without losing my balance.
Stacey H encouraged this.
Incorporared the tree pose in my daily exercise routine.
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