The Standing Tree pose is one of the most multifunctional poses that I practice with minimal/limited time and space. Everything that's built to last has a strong foundation and core. To help build and strengthen the foundation and core, I practice this pose just before venturing into making sharp and clear decisions or shifting gears (multi-tasking) because it does lots more than just core strengthening.
This pose has quick benefits that is noticed almost immediately like a calming mood, improved breathing, stimulating blood flow yet maintaining an even blood presure, and instant clarity & focus. Of course the benefits of being physically active, within itself, can go without being stated. Having a strong center/core and stable foundation as a combination promotes overall strength and power.
It's as simple as finding a location where you can stand upright, can spread your arms fully on both sides and can breathe. Stand stable. Both arms to your side. Breath. Lift one leg, place your foot on the upper-inside of the opposite leg. Keep balance, look forward. Breath. Maintaining your balance, extend your arms from your sides, stretched out to each side. Breath. Arms over your head, then down to Nameste. Breath. Hold 30 - 90 sec. Breathe and release pose. Do opposite side equal amount of time.
Go. Prosper.
Wow... POW!
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