Tadasan

Tadasan :

This asana is to be performed in the standing position. Since, the position of the body resembles like the palm tree, it is named as tadasan.

Basic Position of Tadasan :

Keep the palms of bath legs together. keep both the hands straight and the  fingers in touch with the body. keep the eye sight in front.

Method :

• Take both the hand upward from the front in slow motion. The palms of the hands will face each other. Hands will remain in touch with the ears.
• Raise the body up on the palms of the legs. Keep the heels up the ground. This is the complete position of Tadasan.
• Remain in this position for a while. Then come in basic position :
• Place the heels on the ground.
• Bring both the hands slowly from front to downward.

Points to be kept in mind :

• Perform this asana either in morning or in evening with empty stomach.

Benefits :

• Height increases. Idleness gets rid-of.
• The muscles of the legs, hands and shoulders become strong.
• Running speed increases. Body feels lightness.
• Health of the body gets suitable impression.