Mountain Pose
Tāḍāsanaताड़ासन
The reference point for every standing pose: feet rooted, spine tall, breath easy.
- Foundational
- 30–60 seconds
- Difficulty 1 of 5
General guidance only — work within a range that feels stable and pain-free.
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How to practice
- 01
Stand with feet hip-width apart, toes pointing forward, weight even across both feet.
- 02
Lift the arches slightly, engage the thighs, and lengthen the tailbone toward the floor.
- 03
Broaden the collarbones and let the arms hang beside the body, palms facing in.
- 04
Stack the ears over the shoulders and the shoulders over the hips.
- 05
Soften the jaw, breathe through the nose, and hold with steady attention.
Benefits
- Teaches neutral alignment of the whole body
- Strengthens ankles, knees and the arches of the feet
- Improves posture and body awareness
- A calm place to begin or reset a practice
Breath
Breathe naturally and evenly. Let the exhale drop the ribs without collapsing the chest.
Cautions
Variations
- With a block
- Hold a block between the thighs to feel the inner-leg line.
- Against a wall
- Take the back of the head, shoulders and sacrum to the wall for feedback.
The practice letter
One email a month: a sequence to try, one pose explained properly, and something worth reading. No offers, no countdowns.