The Mountain
Pose is one of the most important
poses in yoga. It is the start and finish point of all standing
poses.
When standing in mountain pose, the mind is quiet,
and the body strong and still, like a mountain. This is a pose you
can practise in your daily life, practising to stand correctly will
have a profound influence on your physical and mental well being.
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Instruction Table
1
Stand with your
feet hip width apart, so the outsides of the feet are almost
parallel edged.
Press and spread the toes into the floor.
Feel the weight of your body distributed evenly through
your feet, from the toes to the heels, keep pressing
firmly into the floor.
2
Lift the kneecaps up by contracting
the front thigh muscles, but not locking the backs of the
knees. Pull up with the back of the thighs, and activate
the hip and buttocks to level the pelvis.
3
Your hips should be directly over
your knees, and your knees over your ankles. This gives you
a stable foundation and by positioning the pelvis properly,
keeps the spine healthy.
4
Now
extend the spine, by slowly inhaling, lifting up through
the legs as you lift the ribcage, opening the chest and
dropping the shoulders down, extending the neck, keeping
the jaw and eyes soft.
5
Bring the shoulder
blades into the back, to support the ribcage. Breathe
slowly and softly.
Keep your head
directly over your shoulders, and look at eye
level at a point in front of you.
Mountain pose Yoga Posture When standing in mountain pose, the
mind is quiet, and the body strong and still, like a mountain.
This is a Yoga pose you can practise in your daily life, practising
to stand correctly will have a profound influence on your physical
and mental well being.
