Mountain pose (Tadasana, Samasthiti)

Technique

1. Stand with feet together, and align the knees over the ankles, hips over knees and shoulders over hips.
2. Gaze straight ahead.
3. Turn the palms to face forward.

Form tips

1. Release any tension from the shoulders, neck and jaw.
2. Keep the legs active.
3. Reach actively through the fingertips.

Similar Exercises

• Bent-legs forward fold to ankles
• Upward Salute
• Knee-support half forward bend
• Standing chest stretch
• Scarecrow arms

Equipment

• Ground (standing)