or the Palm Tree Pose is a good stretching and loosing exercise for the entire body. Tadasana stretches the arms, the chest, the abdominal muscles, the spine and the leg muscles along with giving a sense of balance. This is an easy asana and can be done by all age groups. This is also known as heavenly stretch pose as one stretches oneself towards the heaven. Tadasana, or Mountain Pose, is a basic standing posture and is, therefore, the foundation for all others. Physically, it helps to create space within the body, allowing internal organs to work more efficiently. This can drastically improve respiration as well as digestion and circulation. Mentally, it leaves its users invigorated and motivated, making it perfect for an early A.M. yoga session. ↑
Precaution of tadasana
Women during pregnancy should skip this Asana.
The patient of varicose vein should avoid it.
In case of dizziness, it is better to perform this.
This Asana shouldn’t be held for a longer period who have headache, insomnia and low blood pressure.
Stand erect with legs slightly apart with the hands on the sides.
Raise the hand above the head and look straight.
Interlock the fingers and turn it upwards. The palms should be facing the sky.
The gaze can be adjusted to look slightly above the horizontal level.
Take a deep breath and stretch the arms, shoulders and chest upwards.
Raise the heels so that the weight of the body is borne by the toes.
Stretch the whole body from the feet to the head.
Remain in this position for few seconds.
Bring down the heels while breathing out.
This is one round. One can practice up to 10 rounds.
During the whole practice the eyes should remain steadily fixed in front little above the head level. ↑
Benefits of tadasana
Tadasana gives a good stretch to the arms, chest, abdomen, spine and the legs.
It creates a sense of physical and mental balance. This sense of balance can be enhanced if one practices the same with closed eyes.
Tadasana can help to increase height.
Women during early stages of pregnancy can be benefited due to the gentle stretch of the abdomen.
Tadasana can also be performed before and after inverted poses like Sirsasana to redistribute the blood in the body. During Sirsasana the blood accumulates in the head. Beginners especially can see their eyes getting red as it gets filled with excess blood. Tadasana when performed rapidly helps to bring down the accumulated blood from the head and redistributes it in the body.
Tadasana is one of the poses used during the practice of Shankaprakshalana or the cleaning of the stomach and intestine. This quickly moves the saline water which one drinks during the process to the lower intestine and rectum, thereby quickening the cleansing process.
Improves posture.
Strengthens thighs, knees, and ankles.
Increases awareness.
Steadies breathing.
Increases strength, power, and mobility in the feet, legs, and hips.
Firms abdomen and buttocks.
Relieves sciatica.
Reduces flat feet.
Develops strength and flexibility simultaneously, especially in the spine.
Relieves tension, aches, and pains throughout the body.
Improves blood circulation.
Encourages healthy digestion and elimination.
Leaves you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Expels dullness and depression.
Harmonizes the body and mind.
Increases energy and enthusiasm.
Increase height: Palm tree pose is one of the best Yoga poses to increase height of the growing children. Since it gives maximum stretch to the body from toes to fingers thus helpful for those who desire to increase his/her height.
Good for nerves: Since, it gives optimum stretching to the nerves and muscles thus helpful in functioning of various system of the body.
Treat sciatica: It is good for sciatic patients if perform under the guidance of an expert.
Enhance concentration: It is good to improve balance and concentration as well as increase alertness.
Strengthen lower legs: The Asana strengthens the toes, ankles, knees, abdomen, buttocks and the lower part of the legs.
Weight Loss: It is helpful in shedding extra fat from the different parts of the body.
Relieve back pain: It is effective in treating backache.
Hips mobility: It provides strength and mobility to the feet, legs and hips.
Art of standing: By practicing the yoga pose regularly, one will learn the correct way of standing.
Reduce flat feet: It helps you to reduce flat feet.
It also strengthens legs, knees, ankles, buttocks, lower abdomen, shoulders and neck. It also good in improving your posture. ↑
