Mountain Pose, also known as Tadasana, is a foundational yoga pose that serves as the starting point for many other standing poses. Here’s how to practice Mountain Pose:

1. Stand tall with your feet together or hip-width apart, whichever feels more comfortable for you. Distribute your weight evenly across both feet.
2. Engage your leg muscles, lifting your kneecaps without locking your knees. Draw your thighs slightly inward to activate the muscles.
3. Lengthen your tailbone down toward the floor, creating a neutral pelvis. Lift through the lower abdomen to engage your core muscles.
4. Roll your shoulders back and down, allowing your chest to open. Keep your spine elongated, as if a string is pulling you upward from the crown of your head.
5. Relax your arms by your sides with your palms facing forward. Alternatively, you can bring your palms together at your heart center (Anjali Mudra).
6. Soften your facial muscles, including your jaw and forehead. Maintain a steady gaze forward or close your eyes for a more meditative experience.
7. Breathe deeply and evenly, allowing your breath to flow smoothly in and out of your body.

In Mountain Pose, imagine yourself rooted to the earth, standing tall and steady like a mountain. This pose helps improve posture, alignment, and body awareness. It promotes a sense of grounding, stability, and calmness. Mountain Pose can be practiced as a standalone pose or as a starting and ending position in a yoga sequence.