Standing Pose

Mountain Pose

Tadasana

5-10 breaths
Mountain Pose

1. Stand with feet hip-width apart, distributing weight evenly across both feet.

2. Ground down through all four corners of each foot, engaging your leg muscles.

3. Lengthen your tailbone toward the floor and lift the crown of your head toward the ceiling.

4. Roll shoulders back and down, opening the chest, with arms relaxed at your sides.

5. Engage your core gently, keeping your pelvis neutral.

6. Soften your gaze forward, breathe deeply, and maintain the pose with awareness.

7. Focus on the feeling of stability and strength rising from the ground up.

Key Benefits

  • Improves posture and body awareness
  • Strengthens thighs, knees, and ankles
  • Promotes grounding and mental focus
  • Foundation for all standing poses

Cautions

  • Low blood pressure (avoid prolonged standing)
  • Headache or insomnia (practice with caution)

Muscles Worked

QuadricepsGluteus maximusErector spinaeCore muscles