Tree pose is the asana of balance, how to master it?

At Tayrona, the tree has a very important meaning. It is also our symbol. Indeed, for each order placed on our site, we plant a tree.

For us, it is essential to give meaning to one's practice of Yoga. This is why we support the association "Tchendukua - Here and Elsewhere" which helps the Kogis Indians of Colombia and helps reforest their land.

This is also why we offer only technical and eco-responsible Yoga products on our site. We are committed to preserving the environment and our beautiful planet. The trees replanted thanks to your donations, made through your orders, are called Guaimaro (in French Mayan Nut). They allow the Kogis Indian people to feed themselves and restore their natural habitat.

In a more individual way, the tree represents our energy. If our inner tree is strong, then it will be synonymous with well-being, fulfillment and sharing. On the contrary, if our inner tree is weakened and suffering, it will be synonymous with a lack of stability, but also a lack of dynamism and friendliness.

The tree pose in Yoga brings us back to all these symbols and mainly to anchoring.

Here are some tips for mastering this important yoga posture:

The tree posture in Sanskrit is: “ VRIKSHÂSANA”.

What is tree pose?

The tree pose (Vrikshasana), is a posture (asana) that requires strength and concentration. It requires living in the present moment and also focusing on one's breathing, in order to be fully in tune with oneself. to execute it. If the mind is distracted, the tree falls!

What does it mean (symbolic)?

The tree represents a universal symbol that symbolizes the union of the energies of the Earth and the Sky, it is the link between material forces and spiritual forces. Its roots are synonymous with anchoring and represent the energy that one draws from the material world. Its top will represent openness and awareness. The changes that the tree can undergo with the seasons, are associated with the changes that each person can experience in their life.

Its benefits?

This asana (posture) can have some beneficial effects and will also help you find your balance for the day. It requires calm and allows for symmetrical work on balance on each leg.

Like any yoga posture, the tree pose has many benefits. Firstly, it allows strengthening (ankles, knees, hips, but also the back, shoulders) and toning of the leg muscles (thighs in particular) and finally the abdominals. It also develops flexibility in the hips.

Secondly, this posture will improve your sense of balance but also develop your concentration, your stability and your coordination (rooting).

Finally, the tree posture will allow better circulation of energies in the body.

How to achieve it?