Mountain Pose
Tadasana
Standing · Beginner
Mountain Pose is the foundation of standing yoga poses. It teaches balanced posture, steady breathing, and awareness from the feet to the crown.
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What to Pay Attention To
- Spread your toes and ground evenly through both feet.
- Draw your shoulders away from your ears and lengthen through the crown of your head.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Locking the knees
- Letting the lower back arch and the ribs flare
- Leaning into the heels or toes instead of staying centered
Practice Mountain Pose in a Flow
You can also generate a yoga flow around your own level, style, and goals.
Related Yoga Poses
This guide is general information, not medical advice. Stop if you feel pain, and check with a healthcare professional if you have an injury, a health condition, or are pregnant.