TADASAN

                          TADASAN ...                             

INTRODUCTION:

• 'TADA' means palm tree in sanskrit language.
• This asanas pose s very similar to palm tree thats why it called as 'TADASANA'
• This pose is very similar to SAMASTHITI.
• Tadasan also known as Mountain Pose and Urdhva Hastasana. 
• It is most easy yoga pose, which can be practiced by anyone without any problem.
• It also practiced at any time of the day.
• It ia not mandatory that this asana must be done on empty stomach, but is ia best to have your meal at least 4 to 6 hours before doing this asana.

DURATION:  10 to 20 seconds and repet for 10 times or do as you possible

PROCEDURE:

• Stand erect with feet together on the floor.
• make your thigh muscles firm.  
• Rest the heads of metatarsal on the floor and stretch all the toes flat on the floor.
• Tighten the knees contract the hips and pull up the musceles at the back of the thighs.
• Keep the stomach in, chest forward, spine erect and neck straight.
• extend your arms upwards so that they are perpandicular to the floor and parallel to each other, making sure palms are facing each other.
• Interlock your finger, and stretch your arms upwards
• Do not bear the weight of the body either on the heels or toes, but distribute it evenly on both the toes.

BENEFITS:

• Helps to improve body posture.
• It also reduce body pain.
• with regular practice knees, thighs, ankles becomes stronger
• buttock and abdomen get toned.
• It helps alleviate sciatica.
• Reduce flat feet
• makes spine more agile.
• excellent asana to increase height in formative years.
• Helps in improving balance.
• Improved circulation
• Harmonizes the body and mind
• Expels dullness and depression

CONTRADICTION: 

• Headache
• Insomnia
• Low blood pressure