Tree Pose

Technique

How to perform Tree Pose

1. Stand beside a wall and transfer your weight to one foot.
2. Turn the other thigh outward and rest that foot against the standing ankle, calf, or inner thigh, avoiding direct pressure on the knee.
3. Keep the pelvis steady and the standing knee soft while holding the hands at the chest or overhead.
4. Lower the foot with control and change sides.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gluteus Medius.