About This Pose

Mountain Pose is the foundation of all standing poses. It improves posture, balance, and calm focus. This pose teaches you to stand with steady strength like a mountain.

How to Practice

• Stand with feet together or hip-width apart
• Ground down through all four corners of your feet
• Engage your thighs and lift your kneecaps
• Lengthen your tailbone toward the floor
• Roll your shoulders back and down
• Extend through the crown of your head
• Arms at sides, palms facing forward
• Hold for 5-10 breaths

Benefits

Mountain Pose improves posture, strengthens thighs and ankles, increases awareness, and reduces flat feet. It helps establish proper alignment for other poses.

Contraindications

Low blood pressure, headaches, or insomnia may require modifications. If pregnant, widen your stance slightly.