In Sanskrit, Tada means mountain and Sama means upright. So essentially this is the basic standing pose, Tadasana.
Basic Tadasana
Basic pose it may be but you need to take note of the following ( some people cannot even stand upright right! ) :
1. Keep feet together with the big toes and heels touching. Spread your toes of feet wide to form a steady base.
2. Lean slightly forward to so as to rotate your inner thighs in and engage your muscles in the thighs and shins. In this action you will be able to “split” your butt. Then tuck your tailbone in again and straighten yourself. In this motion, your spine will become striaght and your stomach will be in.
3. Engage your knees upwards and contract the hips as well.
4. Keep your palms at the side of your body. Feel your feet deeply rooted to the floor at the four corners of your foot.
Lesley
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