My favorite balance pose is Vrksasana, or Tree Pose. It is simple and can be done by beginners and experts alike; and as a teacher, I love being able to say, “Grow your tree” and watch what happens.
Today I was a student, and my teacher brought us into Vrksasana. She guided us to raise our arms, then to incorporate a little backbend into the pose. Just looking up toward the ceiling changed my perspective and balance, and reaching back a tiny bit further with each breath changed my attitude. My heart opened and I breathed deeply and evenly. I filled with joy and grace.
Tiny changes in perspective and movement can create broad changes in body and mind. My favorite balance pose is Tree -- open, grounded, always growing.
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