Mountain Pose
Tadasana
How to
Stand with feet together or hip-width apart, weight spread evenly across both soles. Engage the thighs, draw the tailbone gently down, lift through the sternum, and let the arms rest by your sides with palms facing forward.
Benefits
- Improves posture and full-body alignment
- Steadies the breath before a longer sequence
- Strengthens the thighs, knees and ankles
Practice
Hold for 5-10 slow breaths. Return to it between standing poses to reset your alignment.
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General information, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or pain, talk to a doctor or qualified teacher first.
