Whether you're sitting in a desk chair or on the couch, prolonged periods of sitting can have adverse effects on your hips, hamstrings, glutes, back, and neck. If you're looking to move with greater ease in your daily routines and athletic activities, I encourage you to practice this variation of Vrkasana - Tree Pose. Let's practice together and experience the benefits firsthand.
Take the time to explore the range-of-motion that each thigh has within your hip socket, with a particular focus on internal rotation - this is an area where most of us could use more mobility!
Feel free to use the wall for balance support if needed. However, our main focus for this drill is not balance - rather, I want you to fully engage the muscles in your standing leg to maximize the benefits of this drill. Moving your thigh bone in your hip socket.
Be sure to take a stroll after practicing on one side so that you can experience the difference in your body as you walk.
Once you've completed both sides, challenge your hip mobility by going for a run or trying out some yoga poses such as Pigeon, Lizard, and Frog pose. Alternatively, get down on the floor and play with your children or furry friends to see how your increased flexibility enhances your quality of life.
To combat the negative effects of sitting and enhance your athletic ability and well-being, consider practicing this Tree pose - Vrkasana variation. By exploring the range-of-motion of your thigh bone in the hip socket, you can improve your flexibility, strengthen your glutes, hamstrings, and quadriceps, and experience better posture, increased height, and greater stability. Give it a try and feel the difference for yourself!
Enjoy the journey!
Namaste,
Janel DuRoss 🦎🧘♀️
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