Tree Pose

1. Begin standing in Mountain Pose with feet hip-width apart.

2. Shift weight onto left foot, grounding down through all four corners.

3. Bend right knee and place sole of right foot on inner left ankle, calf, or thigh (avoid knee).

4. Press foot into leg and leg into foot, engaging inner thighs.

5. Bring hands to heart center in prayer position, or extend arms overhead.

6. Find a focal point (drishti) to help maintain balance.

7. Keep hips level and facing forward, engage core for stability.

8. Hold with steady breath, then release and repeat on opposite side.