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I'm really happy that yoga is gaining in popularity these days, because it's so good for everybody. Whether you're training for a marathon, recovering from an injury, dealing with chronic back pain, are pregnant, or just need to de-stress, the ancient practice of yoga can help. Apparently it's also good for celebs too.
Strike a Yoga Pose: Tree
When most people think of yoga, they imagine someone in Lotus pose or this pose called Tree. This pose is all about challenging your sense of balance, but it also promotes good posture and opens your hips.
Sanskrit Name: Vrksasana
English Translation: Tree Pose
Want to know my trick for staying in this pose?
Strike a Yoga Pose: Tree
This pose works mostly on your balance, without putting too much strain on your muscles.
Let's give it a try:
- Stand tall, with your feet together, arms by your side (mountain pose)
- Put all your weight in your left foot, and bend your right knee
- Using your hands, place the sole of your right foot against your left inner thigh. If that is too much for your knee...Just place your foot lower down on your left leg.
- Stay here, or work on lifting your arms above your head.
- Gazing at eye level in front of you, take 5 deep breaths - then try the other side.
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Partner Yoga Pose: Double Tree
Doing yoga with a partner (your sister, brother, friend, mother, child, or "partner") is an amazing experience, especially with balancing poses. It can be hard to stay up on your own, but when you do it with a partner, you can both support each other. Awwww....
Strike a Yoga Pose: Sage Tree
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?
Strike a Yoga Pose: Sage
There are so many variations of Sage pose — Beginner's Sage, the tougher Sage Tree, and the even more difficult Half Bound Lotus Sage. Now you're ready for this challenging full variation known simply as Sage. It requires extreme balance as well as flexibility in the hips and hamstrings.
Strike a Yoga Pose: Sage Half Bound Lotus
Balancing poses are really fun to try and they also perfect your posture and muscle control. After trying Beginner's Sage and Sage Tree, I think you're ready for a more challenging variation: Sage Half Bound Lotus. If the name makes it sound challenging, that's because it is.
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