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Tadasana

Mountain Pose

Mountain Pose
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Muscle Groups

QuadricepsCoreAnklesSpinal extensors

The foundational standing pose that teaches alignment, grounding, and awareness. The body stands tall and steady like a mountain.

Alignment Cues

  • 1.Ground through all four corners of the feet
  • 2.Engage the quadriceps and lift the kneecaps
  • 3.Lengthen the tailbone toward the floor
  • 4.Roll the shoulders back and down
  • 5.Crown of the head reaches toward the ceiling

Benefits

  • +Improves posture
  • +Strengthens thighs and ankles
  • +Increases body awareness
  • +Builds foundation for all standing poses

Muscle Groups

QuadricepsCoreAnklesSpinal extensors

Contraindications

  • Low blood pressure
  • Headache
  • Insomnia