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Mountain Yoga Pose
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
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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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.
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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.
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