Vriksasana and knee movement on International Yoga Day 2018, in Delhi

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Vriksasana and knee movement on International Yoga Day 2018 in New Delhi. This posture is a close replica of the steady, yet graceful stance of a tree. The name comes from the Sanskrit words vriksa or vriksha meaning “tree”, and asana meaning “posture”. For this pose, unlike most other yoga poses, you are required to keep your eyes open so that your body can balance itself. It strengthens the spine while improving both balance and poise. It improves and aids neuro-muscular coordination. It tones the leg muscles while making the ligaments and tendons of the feet stronger. The knees become stronger, and the hip joints are loosened. This footage is part of the broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of HD imagery from South Asia. The collection c