A Foundational Standing Pose- Mountain (Tadasana)

Mountain pose (Tadasana) is a foundational standing pose used when you begin a yoga flow or between other standing poses. Benefits include body posture, alignment, balance, and deep awareness. When moving your body into this pose, visualize how you lengthen from the rooted feet through the crown of the head. Hold the pose for 5-10 rounds of breath and extend the rounds as you are comfortable. Enjoy the mountain view and the sounds of the singing birds in Hawaii when you practice. Namaste

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Welcome to Break Room Yoga and Mountain Pose. Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Being rooted in the ground. Gazing down at your feet. Make sure all four quadrants of your feet are engaged with the earth. Shoulders are back and down, Engage your core muscles. You're looking straight ahead, Straight forward. Arms fall to your sides and the palms face forward. Feel the energy that draws from the earth, From where you are rooted, And then comes up through your feet, Through your core, And through your body. Another option here is for your toes to come together. Big toes touching, Heels slightly apart. And then again, Realign. Head, Shoulders, Hips, And ankles all in a straight line. Shoulders are back. Down. You're leading with your heart. Palms are forward. Gaze is a gentle gaze straight ahead and breathe. Beautiful. Thank you for connecting your inner light with me today. Namaste.