Mountain Pose (Tadasana)

How to do Mountain Pose:

1. **Stand Tall:** Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart.
2. **Ground Your Feet:** Distribute your weight evenly between both feet, pressing your feet firmly into the floor.
3. **Engage Your Core:** Engage your core muscles to support your spine.
4. **Lengthen Your Spine:** Lengthen your spine, drawing your shoulders down and back.
5. **Relax Your Shoulders:** Relax your shoulders and let your arms hang naturally by your sides.
6. **Gaze Forward:** Gaze softly forward.

Benefits:

Physical Benefits:

• Improves posture and alignment.
• Strengthens the legs and core.
• Stimulates blood circulation.

Mental Benefits:

• Calms the mind.
• Increases focus and concentration.
• Boosts self-confidence.

Contraindications:

This pose is generally safe for most people. However, if you have any specific health conditions, consult with a healthcare professional or yoga instructor.

Additional Tips:

• Root your feet into the ground.
• Lengthen your spine from the tailbone to the crown of your head.
• Keep your breath deep and steady.

Mountain Pose is a simple yet powerful pose that forms the foundation for many other yoga postures. It's a great way to start your yoga practice and to connect with your body and mind.