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Standing Balance Asana · Elementary (Level 2) · Catalog #800831

Revolved Tree with Hands Overhead Parivrtta Vrksasana (arms up)

Tree with Hands Overhead with the torso rotating. Adding rotation removes the visual reference that made the original stable, so balance and spinal mobility are tested together.

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Revolved Tree with Hands Overhead (Parivrtta Vrksasana (arms up)) — Standing Balance Yoga Posture Illustration

Revolved Tree with Hands Overhead (Parivrtta Vrksasana (arms up)) — Standing Balance posture targeting Legs, Glutes, Shoulders, Obliques · Even ujjayi breath · Fixed point drishti.

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Neutral (0)
Sanskrit Name
Parivrtta Vrksasana (arms up)
Posture Family
Standing Balance
Difficulty
Elementary (Level 2)
Recommended Hold
45 seconds
Breath Pattern
Even ujjayi
Drishti (Gaze)
Fixed point
Target Muscles
Legs, Glutes, Shoulders, Obliques
Energy Expenditure
3.0 METs

Alignment, Breath & Drishti Cues for Revolved Tree with Hands Overhead

Revolved Tree with Hands Overhead (Parivrtta Vrksasana (arms up)) belongs to the Standing Balance posture family and engages the Legs, Glutes, Shoulders, Obliques at an intensity of approximately 3.0 METs. Tree with Hands Overhead with the torso rotating. Adding rotation removes the visual reference that made the original stable, so balance and spinal mobility are tested together.

  • Breath Rhythm: Maintain Even ujjayi throughout the 45-second hold so nervous system tone remains steady.
  • Visual Focal Point (Drishti): Direct the gaze toward Fixed point to quiet peripheral distraction and stabilize balance.
  • Primary Anatomical Focus: Concentrates mechanical load and mobility across Legs, Glutes, Shoulders, Obliques.
  • Minimum Recommended Age: 4 years (48 months).

Ayurvedic Dosha Profile (Vāta, Pitta & Kapha)

In Ayurvedic asana sequencing (Dosha Provenance: modern-synthesis), every posture shifts Vata, Pitta, and Kapha according to its mechanical compression, heat generation, and grounding stability:

  • Vāta Effect: Pacifies (-1) — pair with slow nasal breathing and unhurried transitions to prevent excess mobility or dryness.
  • Pitta Effect: Neutral (0) — keep the jaw, temples, and abdomen soft when holding for 45 seconds.
  • Kapha Effect: Neutral (0) — link into dynamic flows or longer holds when seeking metabolic stimulation.

Contraindications & Safety Precautions

  • Balance disorders
  • Shoulder injury
  • Pregnancy
  • Low back injury

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