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About this Practice
Mountain Pose — the foundation of all standing poses. Teaches the body to stand with active alertness, improving posture, balance, and the foundational alignment carried through all other asanas.
How to Practise
- 1
Stand with feet together or hip-width apart, toes spread.
- 2
Engage legs gently — lift kneecaps, firm the thighs.
- 3
Lengthen the tailbone toward the floor; lift the chest.
- 4
Roll shoulders back and down; arms hang at sides.
- 5
Lengthen through the crown of the head. Hold 5–10 breaths.
Benefits
- ✓Improves posture
- ✓Strengthens legs and core
- ✓Develops body awareness
- ✓Improves balance
- ✓Reduces flat feet
Health Goals Addressed
⚠️ Cautions & Contraindications
Headache, insomnia. If low blood pressure, come out slowly.
Want to learn this under guidance?
All practices in this library are taught systematically at Nibedita Yoga Training Centre.