Mountain (Tadasana)
Pose Overview
| Common Name | Mountain |
| Traditional Sanskrit Name | Tadasana |
| Sanskrit Name Pronunciation | tah-DAHS-ah-nuh |
| Pose Difficulty | Beginner |
| Drishti
Drishti is the gaze or visual focus point during yoga poses.
Learn more about Drishti |
Straight ahead or the nose |
Mountain Pose, or Tadasana in Sanskrit, is a yoga pose that is said to be beneficial for promoting a sense of balance and focus, as well as for promoting a sense of inner peace. The name of the pose comes from the fact that it resembles a mountain, with the body standing tall and strong. The pose is said to be helpful for promoting a sense of balance and focus, and for promoting a sense of inner peace. It is also said to be beneficial for relieving stress and anxiety, and for promoting a sense of inner peace. This pose is also said to help to improve posture and alignment, and to help to improve balance and stability.
Benefits of Mountain
Improves balance and stability Strengthens the legs, especially the thighs and ankles Tones the abdominal muscles Improves posture Calms the mind and improves focus
How to Enter Mountain
Begin by standing at the top of your mat with your feet together and your arms at your sides. Ground down through the four corners of your feet and press evenly through both feet. Engage your thigh muscles and lift your kneecaps. Draw your tailbone down towards the floor and lift your chest. Bring your shoulder blades down your back and lift your arms up towards the sky. Gaze forward and breathe deeply.
How to Exit Mountain
Lower your arms back down to your sides. Release the engagement in your thigh muscles and relax your knees. Step back into child's pose or another restorative pose.
Common Mountain Modifications & Variations
If balance is a concern, practice the pose with your feet hip distance apart and your hands on your hips For a deeper stretch in the legs, try lifting one heel at a time off the floor
Common Mistakes with Mountain
Rounding the shoulders forward Tilting the pelvis forward Not engaging the thigh muscles
Safety Guidance
Make sure to keep your knees soft and not locked Keep your gaze forward to help maintain balance If you have any knee or ankle injuries, practice this pose with caution
