Vrishasana is also known as tree pose. Tree in sankrit is called Vriksha and asana means yogic pose so the name Vrikshasana

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• Streches whole body: This yogic pose streches the entire body from toes to finger thus providing exercise to whole body.
• Tackles depression: Those who face problems of anxiety and depression can do this yoga to help negate its effects.
• Good for knees: Those who have knee problem feel a lot better after doing this yoga.
• Improves flexibility: This yogic pose enhances flexibility of legs, back and chest muscles.
• Strengthes thighs and calves: This yogic pose muscles of thighs and calves as well as goins thereby strengthening them.
• Treats sciatica: Those who have pain in lower back due to sciatica can do this yoga to lessen its effects.
• Strengthens hips and groins: Both hips and groin region get stretched by performing this yogic pose and this in turn strengthens them.
• Helps with Rheumatism: This yogic pose helps to cure rheumatic pain and also treats numbness.
• Strengthens pelvic region: This yogic pose is very beneficial to those who have problems in pelvic region.

     Over and above it is good for ankles, ligaments and tendons of feet. It improves esteem and confidence and also relaxes the central nervous system. It is the one of the best exercises for legs.

     Those who have heavy back pain or problems in ankles should not try this yoga pose. Those suffering from vertigo and obesity should also avoid doing this yoga.