Yoga Asana of the Week: Tadasana - mountain pose

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Yoga Asana of the Week: Tadasana - mountain pose

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Tadasana

Tadasana, or Mountain Pose, looks deceptively simple. However, it’s an extremely active yoga pose. The key to the post is proper posture: imagine that there’s a plumb line through the crown of your head, down your spine, and right down to your feet.

Stand tall, with your big toes touching, toes spread, and your arms at your side. The weight of your body should be evenly spread on your feet. If your ankles turn inward, straighten them, so that the weight is on the outside of your feet.

Imagine that there’s a string attached to the center of your skull which is pulling your head and body upward.

Inhale, and then relax your shoulders as you exhale, letting your shoulders drop. Sense your shoulder blades, allow them to widen, and release.

Breathe deeply, relaxing your forehead and your neck.

Stay in the pose for a minute or longer. Although Tadasana is often the opening pose for a session of yoga, you can practice this pose at any time.

It’s especially beneficial in the middle of the day when you’re tense.