Mountain Pose
Description
This exercise involves standing upright with feet hip-width apart, arms at the sides, and palms facing forward. It is a foundational yoga pose that helps improve posture, balance, and focus.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Mountain Pose Instructions
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your arms at your sides.
- Take a deep breath in and raise your arms overhead, reaching towards the sky.
- Interlace your fingers and turn your palms up towards the ceiling.
- Press your feet firmly into the ground and engage your leg muscles.
- Lengthen your spine and reach through the crown of your head.
- Hold the pose for several deep breaths.
- To release, exhale and lower your arms back down to your sides.
Mountain Pose Form & Visual
Mountain Pose Benefits
- Improves shoulder mobility and flexibility
- Strengthens the muscles in the shoulder, upper back, and core
- Helps correct posture by strengthening the muscles that support the spine
- Can be done anywhere with a wall or sturdy surface
- Can be modified for different levels of difficulty
Mountain Pose Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Glutes
- Abdominals
- Back muscles
- Shoulders
- Neck muscles
Mountain Pose Variations & Alternatives
- Warrior I
- Warrior II
- Triangle pose
- Tree pose
- Eagle pose
