Tadasana ( Mountain Pose )

Tadasana                                           Steps:
                                                         

     1. Stand in Samastithi.
     2. Inhale and lift your arms from your sides and join your palms
     simultaneously lift your heels and stand on your toes.

     Coming out of Asana:
     
      Exhale drop your arms down from your side and drop heels down simultaneously.


Classification:

       - Back arch
       - Symmetrical
       - Standing
       - Dynamic /  Static

Focus:

       - Spine Stretch
       - Ankle
     
Modifications: 


       - without heel raise
       - without joining palms
       - one arm movement
       - arms upto shoulder level
       - with wall support

Benefits:

        - improves ankle flexibility
        - improves focus
        - Spine Stretch
        - Mild back arch