Nothing lasting can be built on a shaky foundation. This may be why tadasana is considered by many yoga traditions to be the starting point of asana practice. Interestingly this pose is almost identical to the “anatomical position” – the starting reference point for the study of movement and anatomy. The only major difference between the two positions is that in tadasana, the palms of the hands are facing the side of the thighs rather than forward.
Tadasana – Mountain Pose
Classification and Level
This pose's name evokes many images that relate to a stable, rooted base of support and a "crown: that reaches for the heavens.
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