Palm Tree Pose
Talasana · तालासन
Palm Tree Pose
Talasana · तालासन
Standing
Level
Beginner
Body
Standing
How to practice
Reach upward through your arms while keeping your shoulders comfortable. Lengthen through both sides of your waist without arching your lower back.
Benefits
Trains balance on the balls of the feet and strengthens the calves while lengthening upward through the torso.
Who should avoid or modify
- Use wall support and raise the heels only a little at first. Keep the ankles steady; leave the heels down with foot pain or unreliable balance.
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