Tadasana is one of the most basic and fundamental postures that exist within the asana practice. All other postures are merely derivatives of this master pose. Tad means mountain and asana translates as posture or pose. As surprising as it may sound most peopl...
Tadasana is one of the most basic and fundamental postures that exist within the asana practice. All other postures are merely derivatives of this master pose. Tad means mountain and asana translates as posture or pose. As surprising as it may sound most people have not mastered the whole standing thing! Below are some tips to master the posture and it's benefits: Alignment:
Stand with feet together: big toes touching and heels slightly apart
Inner ankles, knees, inner thighs touch
Gentle lift the toes of the ground, engaging the inner arches, and equally distributing the weight in your feet
Lift through the inseam of the legs
Draw the tail bone down towards the ground and the frontal hip point up
The navel lifts in and up towards the spine
Hands are either in anajali mudra at the heart or arms hang loosely by the body with the palms facing forward
Draw the Shoulder-blades down the back and away from the ears
Tuck the chin slightly
Lengthen through the crown of the head towards the sky
Physical Benefits:
Helps to create space within the body, allowing internal organs to work more efficiently
Can drastically improve respiration as well as digestion and circulation
Improves posture
Strengthens thighs, knees, and ankles
Increases body awareness
Steadies breathing
Increases strength, power, and mobility in the feet, legs, and hips
Firms abdomen and buttocks
Relieves sciatica
Reduces flat feet
Develops strength and flexibility simultaneously, especially in the spine
Relieves tension, aches, and pains throughout the body
