If you're looking for a new balancing pose to try, how about Sage Tree? This is one of my favorites because it targets your upper body, core, and hips all at the same time.

Sanskrit Name: Vasistha Vrksasana English Translation: Sage Tree Pose Also Called: Sage with Bent Knee

Want to know how to get into this pose? Then .

• Begin in Downward Facing Dog [1] pose. Step both feet together so your big toes are touching.
• Now move your right hand over to the left so it's at the center of your mat (still at the top of your mat).
• Roll over to your right side and plant your right heel down so you are balancing on the outside edge of your right foot. You want your left foot to be stacked on top of your left foot with both feet flexed, coming into Beginner's Sage [2].
• Now bend your left knee and use your left hand to pull your heel as high up on your inner thigh as possible, so it's in Tree [3] position. Plant the sole of your right foot completely on the floor to help you stay balanced.
• Once you're stable, reach your left arm up above you and if you can, gaze up at your palm. Engage your right fingertips so you can take some pressure out of your wrists [4]. Stay here for five or more deep breaths, trying to keep your core strong and the pose steady.
• Now drop your left hand back down and place your right hand back where it was near the top right corner of your mat. Separate your feet so you are in a top of a push-up position (what I call Plank). Now take a vinyasa [5] and come back to Downward Facing Dog [6]. Then do the other side.