Samasthiti (Tadasana)

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Samasthiti (Tadasana)

English: Mountain Pose

Etymology: Tada means “mountain”. Sama means “upright”, “straight”, “unmoved”. Sthiti means “standing still”, “steadiness”.

Classification: Utthistha Sthiti (Standing)

On Asana syllabus for: Intro I

References

  • PC pg 14
  • LoY pg 61
  • Gem pg 121, Plate 1

Primary Actions

  • Feet together
  • Legs straight
  • Arms by side

Secondary Actions

  • Pull kneecaps upward.
  • Fronts of thighs push back
  • Chest up, abdomen slightly in
  • Lengthen neck by lowering shoulders away from ears and lifting head up.
  • Roll shoulder bones back, shoulder blades slightly towards each other.
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