TADASANA - INTRODUCTION:
Tadasana is also known as mountain pose or palm tree pose.
➤ It is a simple standing asana.
➤ It is a key asana for all standing yoga postures.
➤ Like a mountain we should stand tall, firm and erect. Because of this reason, it is also called as mountain pose or palm tree pose.
➤ It is very easy and every body can do it.
➤ We should not neglect tadasana as it is a simple pose. It is the base for all standing asanas.
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| TADASANA |
PROCEDURE:
✦ Stand straight with both your feet are 2 inches apart.
✦ All the parts of the foot are well spread and placed on the ground, such that every part of the foot evenly touches the ground.
✦ Lift your hands front till your shoulder. Keep your palm facing each other.
✦ Then interlock your fingers together. Now slowly bend your wrist outward.
✦ Taking a deep breath in slowly lift your arms up above your head, while keeping them in the line of shoulders.
✦ Keep your body steady in this position. Slowly raise your heels up from the ground and stand on your toes without losing your balance or moving your feet.
✦ It may be difficult to maintain balance in the beginning. To help achieve balance you can try focusing at a single point in front of your eyes.
✦ Stay in this position for about 10 to 15 seconds. Breathe in and out normally.
✦ Then slowly breathe out and lower your heels back to the ground.
✦ Slowly release the interlock of your fingers. Bring the arms down and come back to the standing position.
BENEFITS
✦ Practicing this asana daily will help you to improve your balance.
✦ Improves posture.
✦ It strengthens thighs, knees and heels.
✦ Brings stsbility to body and mind.
✦ Activate lymphatic system and boost immunity.
LIMITATIONS:
Persons with heart problems, vertigo and varicose veins should not do tadasana. Also pregnant women should avoid doing this asana.
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