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Tree Pose & Standing Balance

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Develop single-leg balance and focal-point technique in tree pose.

What coaches agree on

  • Fix your gaze on a single, non-moving point out in front of you (your drishti) and hold it there — this is what actually keeps you steady.
  • Place the sole of your lifted foot against your ankle, calf, or inner thigh, choosing whichever height matches your balance today and building up from there.
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  • Actively press your standing leg and your lifted foot into each other to create stability.

Common mistakes

  • Getting discouraged or judging yourself when you wobble or fall out of the pose, as though a stumble means you can't balance — wobbling is a normal, expected part of building balance, not a sign of failure.
  • Letting the standing hip jut out to the side or collapse inward to compensate, instead of keeping it stacked and level under you.