 Man performing Tadasana from the front | |
| Etymology | |
|---|---|
| English Name(s) | Tadasana Mountain Pose |
| Sanskrit | ताडासन / Tāḍāsana समस्थितिः / Samasthitiḥ |
| Pronunciation | [ tɐːɖɐːsɐnɐ ] [ sɐmɐːstʰitix ] |
| Meaning | tāḍa: "mountain" āsana: "posture" or sama: "upright" sthiti: "stand" |
| Key Points | |
| dṛṣṭi (gaze) | नासाग्र दृष्टि / nāsāgra dṛṣṭi (to nose) |
| Asana Type | Standing Asanas |
| Difficulty Rating | Beginner |
| Base Asana | Tāḍāsana is itself a fundamental āsana |
| Anatomy | |
| Muscles Stretched | -- |
| Ligaments Stretched | -- |
| Muscles Working | Intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscles, quadriceps, iliopsoas, piriformis, abdomi- nal wall, and diaphragm. |
| Joint Actions | Mild Axial Extension: Lumbar, thoracic, and cervical curves. Nuetral: Ankle, hip, shoulder, and wrist joints. Extended: Knee and elbow joints. Pronated: Forearms. Lifting Action: Arches of the feet, the pelvic foor, the lower abdomen, the rib cage, the cervical spine, and the top of the head. Downward Grounding: The shoulder blades, tailbone, and points of contact in the feet. |
| Usage | |
| Styles of Yoga | Yoga Krama, Ashtanga Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Hatha Yoga |
| Location in Ashtanga Vinyasa Series | Sūrya Namaskāra and interspersed throughout all series |
