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Tadasana (IPA: [tɑːɖɑːsɐnɐ]; Sanskrit: ताडासन; IAST: Tāḍāsana), Samasthiti (IPA: [sɐmɐst̪ʰit̪ih]; Sanskrit: समस्थिति; IAST: samasthitiḥ), or Mountain Pose is an asana. Depending on the Yoga lineage practised, Samasthitiḥ and Tāḍāsana may refer to the same asana or another similar asana.
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'''Tadasana''' or '''Mountain Pose''' is an asana. Depending on the Yoga lineage practised, Samasthitiḥ and Tāḍāsana may refer to the same asana or another similar asana.
  
== Etymology ==
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==Technique==
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# Stand erect with legs slightly apart with the hands on the sides, raise the hand above the head and look straight.
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# Interlock the fingers and turn it upwards. The palms should be facing the sky, the gaze can be adjusted to look slightly above the horizontal level.
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# Take a deep breath and stretch the arms, shoulders and chest upwards.
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# Raise the heels so that the weight of the body is borne by the toes.
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# Stretch the whole body from the feet to the head.
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# Remain in this position for few seconds.
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# Bring down the heels while breathing out.
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# This is one round. One can practice up to 10 rounds.
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# During the whole practice the eyes should remain steadily fixed in front little above the head level.<ref name="Technique"/>
  
Depending on the style of yoga, both Sanskrit names (Tāḍāsana and Samasthitiḥ) may refer to the same asana; one from the Sanskrit words tāḍa (Sanskrit: ताड  meaning "mountain") and āsana (Sanskrit: आसन  meaning "posture" or "seat"), and the other from sama (Sanskrit: सम meaning "upright", "straight", "equal", "level"  or "balanced"), and sthiti (Sanskrit: स्थिति meaning "stand" or "stay").
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==Technique in pictures/animation==
  
== Description ==
 
  
It is the basic standing asana in most forms of yoga with feet together and hands at the sides of the body. There is some contention between different styles of yoga regarding the details of the asana which results in some variations.
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==Effects==
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* Improves posture
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* Strengthens thighs, knees, and ankles
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* Increases awareness
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* Steadies breathing
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* Increases strength, power, and mobility in the feet, legs, and hips
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* Firms abdomen and buttocks
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* Relieves sciatica
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* Reduces flat feet<ref name="Effects"/>
  
Although Tāḍāsana is a very basic asana, it is the basis and starting point for many standing asanas. As such, Tāḍāsana is important in the context of other āsanas because it allows the body and consciousness to integrate the experience of the preceding āsana and prepare for the next. Further, as a common and fundamental asana, Tāḍāsana can help develop habits for further practice and asanas.
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==Related Asanas==
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* [[Adho Mukha Svanasana]]
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* [[Uttanasana]]
  
Asanas that help prepare for Tāḍāsana include Adho Mukha Svanasana and Uttanasana. Urdhva Hastasana is a very similar asana with the hands raised above the head.
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==Special requisites==
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It is best to avoid this asana if you have the following problems:
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* Headaches
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* Insomnia
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* Low blood pressure
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==Initial practice notes==
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As a beginner, you might find it difficult to balance in this pose. To improve your balance, place your inner feet about three to five inches apart until you get comfortable in the pose.<ref name="Initial practice notes"/>
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==References==
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<references>
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<ref name="Technique">[http://www.yogicwayoflife.com/tadasana-the-palm-tree-pose/ "Methodology"]</ref>
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<ref name="Initial practice notes">[http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/amazing-benefits-of-tadasana-yoga-for-your-body/#Beginner’sTip "Beginers tips"]</ref>
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<ref name="Effects">[http://www.cnyhealingarts.com/2015/04/13/the-health-benefits-of-tadasana-mountain-pose/ "Health benefits"]</ref>
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</references>
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==External Links==
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* [https://eyogaguru.com/tadasana-yoga-mountain-pose-benefits-steps/ Tadasana on eyogaguru.com]
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* [https://food.ndtv.com/health/tadasana-the-art-of-balancing-your-body-1420167 Tadasana on food.ndtv.com]
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* [https://arogyayogaschool.com/blog/15-health-benefits-of-mountain-pose-tadasana/ Tadasana on arogyayogaschool.com]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 17:05, 25 June 2018

Man performing Tadasana from the front

Tadasana or Mountain Pose is an asana. Depending on the Yoga lineage practised, Samasthitiḥ and Tāḍāsana may refer to the same asana or another similar asana.

Technique

  1. Stand erect with legs slightly apart with the hands on the sides, raise the hand above the head and look straight.
  2. Interlock the fingers and turn it upwards. The palms should be facing the sky, the gaze can be adjusted to look slightly above the horizontal level.
  3. Take a deep breath and stretch the arms, shoulders and chest upwards.
  4. Raise the heels so that the weight of the body is borne by the toes.
  5. Stretch the whole body from the feet to the head.
  6. Remain in this position for few seconds.
  7. Bring down the heels while breathing out.
  8. This is one round. One can practice up to 10 rounds.
  9. During the whole practice the eyes should remain steadily fixed in front little above the head level.[1]

Technique in pictures/animation

Effects

  • Improves posture
  • Strengthens thighs, knees, and ankles
  • Increases awareness
  • Steadies breathing
  • Increases strength, power, and mobility in the feet, legs, and hips
  • Firms abdomen and buttocks
  • Relieves sciatica
  • Reduces flat feet[2]

Related Asanas

Special requisites

It is best to avoid this asana if you have the following problems:

  • Headaches
  • Insomnia
  • Low blood pressure

Initial practice notes

As a beginner, you might find it difficult to balance in this pose. To improve your balance, place your inner feet about three to five inches apart until you get comfortable in the pose.[3]

References

External Links