Mountain Pose
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Tadasana
tah-dahs-uh-nuh
Tada = Mountain, Asana = Pose
Teken (Obelisk Pose)
Beginner
Root
Standing
Overview
Mountain Pose is the foundation of all standing poses. It teaches posture, presence, and alignment through rooted feet and uplifted spine.
Root through feet, lift spine, engage core.
Grounding, calm, and presence
Avoid if experiencing dizziness or balance issues.
Improves posture, strengthens alignment awareness, and builds foundational presence.
Improves postural awareness, activates breath and spinal alignment.
Focus on foot grounding and joint stacking. Encourage steady breath.
Stand tall, feet hip-width apart. Press down through all four corners of the feet. Lift through the crown of the head. Relax shoulders.
Use blocks under hands or reduce stance width for support.