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Benefits:
- Creates balance and focus in body and mind
- Strengthens abdomen as well as leg muscles
- Strengthens joints (hips, knees, ankles and toes)
- Helps relieve arthritis in all leg joints including hips
Tips:
- Never attempt this pose if your foot slides more than an inch or 2 from its position in Tree pose
- Never attempt this pose if your foot is on your thigh and not at or near your hip in Tree pose
Check that you:
- Lock your standing leg and bend forward to get hands flat to the floor. Once your hands are able to take your weight then you can bend your leg. Regular/competent students may handle this differently