Pronunciation: (vrik-SAHS-ana)
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Benefits: This is often our first encounter with a balancing pose. As simple as it seems, it helps you develop good balance. It strengthens your core, legs, ankles, and feet.
How it's done:
- Stand tall with your feet together
- "Ground" your feet - feel them root into the earth
- Slowly lift one leg so that your foot rests on the opposite ankle, calf, thigh, or groin (avoid the knee)
- Focus your gaze on a fixed point ahead of you
- Raise your hands into the prayer position, overhead, or whatever feels good to you or helps maintain your balance
- Relax your shoulders
- Concentrate on maintaining your balance
