Yoga
Tree Pose
BeginnerA balancing pose that builds core stability, focus, and ankle strength.
Target muscles
Core, Legs
Calories burned
~3 kcal / set
Secondary muscles
Ankles
Equipment
Yoga Mat
Goal
General Fitness
Sets / Reps
2 × 1 per side
Benefits
- • Builds balance and ankle stability
- • Improves focus and concentration
Step by step
- 1Stand tall and shift your weight onto one foot.
- 2Place the sole of your other foot on your inner calf or thigh.
- 3Bring your palms together at your chest or extend them overhead.
- 4Hold, then repeat on the other side.
Breathing guide
Breathe steadily and calmly throughout the hold.
Common mistakes
- • Placing the foot directly on the knee joint
- • Looking around instead of fixing your gaze on one point
Safety tips
- • Pick a fixed point to focus on for better balance.
- • Keep your standing leg's knee soft, not locked.
Variations
- • Eagle pose
- • Dancer's pose