What is Tadasana–
Tadasana or Mountain Pose is one of the basic asanas of yoga. The name Tadasana Yoga is made up of two Sanskrit words. ‘Tad’ which means ‘mountain’ and ‘asana’ means ‘posture’,. this asana means to be in mountain posture. Although it is easy and simple to practice this asana, it has many health benefits.
To do other important standing poses like handstand or headstand, you first need to learn and practice mountain pose. This is usually one of the first beginner asanas taught in a yoga class. Its practice actually benefits your entire body and mind.
While performing this asana, you have to be steady on the ground and connect with the earth so that energy can flow in the body. Tadasana yoga pose works effectively to increase the length of your body and stretch the body from the feet to the arms.
STEP TO MOUNTAIN POSE:
- Stand straight and keep some distance between your feet.
2. Keep both hands straight near your body.
3. Now while taking a deep breath, raise both your arms above the head and tie your fingers together.
4. Keep the arms straight and stretch.
5. Raise your heels and stand on your toes.
6. During this, a stretch should be felt in your body from the feet to the fingers of the hands.
7. Stay in this position for 10 seconds and keep breathing.
8. Now exhale and come back to your starting position.
Benefit of mountain pose:
Any person who practices Tadasana regularly and with the right method can get the following benefits-
- Back Pain Relief- If you are suffering from back pain then this asana is very beneficial for you. Practicing it properly can help in reducing the problem of back pain. When you lift the body upwards while practicing this asana, stretching gives relief from back pain.
- Improves Posture– If your lifestyle is very sedentary or sedentary, then you should do this asana every day as it improves the posture that is worsened by sitting or lying down for a long time. The practice of Tadasana improves the posture of your spine. When you practice this asana regularly, you will notice that you have started standing still and your posture has improved.
- Help in increasing the length- If you start practicing this asana early, it can help you increase your height. If it is too late for you, you can ask your kids to start practicing Tadasana.
- Increases Mental Awareness– Yoga is not only about movement but also meditation. This asana helps you connect with your consciousness and increases mental awareness. With its practice, you will feel more alert, calm and creative. Also it is effective to improve concentration.
- Knee Pain Relief- If you are troubled by knee pain then you should practice this asana. But keep in mind that for this you have to practice by keeping your soles on the ground and do not stand on the toes.
- Help with Balance- This asana helps in maintaining the balance of the body as you have to balance the body by standing on the toes of your feet. Flexibility also increases with its practice.
Take these precautions while doing Tadasana:
There are many benefits of doing Tadasana yoga and it can be practiced by people of any age at any time. Although its practice is mostly safe for everyone, but people with some health problems should be careful while practicing this asana. People who have low blood pressure should not do this asana. However, if you are pregnant, practice this yoga asana only as prescribed by a trainer.