Benefits of Tadasana and How to Do It By Dr. Himani Bisht
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The digital era has brought with it a world of infinite possibilities! Earlier, yoga was the privilege of the royalties having access to Yoga books and scriptures. They also had access to Yoga gurus who taught yogasanas in their ashrams. With the advent of the internet, yoga has become available to the common man. One can easily look up detailed Yoga lessons on the web.
Technology has brought people closer to each other as well as to the comfort of their homes. With people constantly glued to their smartphones and laptops, many suffer from various health issues arising from being a ‘desk-dweller’.
The most typical issue faced by many is neck and spine problems. Long hours of incorrect sitting posture in front of the screen may cause problems in the alignment of the spine or stiffness in surrounding muscles.1
To prevent such issues, one must do exercises designed to keep the spine supple and all its vertebrae aligned. One such exercise is the Tadasana, a simple Yoga posture that can be done without any equipment or even a Yoga mat! Tadasana helps align the spine into its natural curvatures and stabilize our entire body in a way that provides grounding and weightlessness.1
‘Tadasana’ is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘tada’ meaning ‘palm’ or ‘mountain’ and ‘asana’ meaning ‘posture’ or ‘seat’.1,2
The Tadasana symbolizes standing strong like a tree or a mountain. It is also called the mountain pose or palm tree posture. When one stands in tadasana, the vertebral column aligns correctly in its natural curves. This adds strength and stability to the spine and vertebra. It is a basic pose of Yoga and forms the foundation of many standing yoga postures. Tadasana is a part of other asanas like the Suryanamanskar.1,2
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Let me share an interesting fact with you. Tadasana is a yoga posture that might potentially help increase height by stretching the muscles and ligaments in your body. When you practice Tadasana, it may allow the growing bones in your body to elongate and grow longer. However, like all other exercises, it is not a magic pill and any increase in height is majorly dependent on diet and genetics also.
Dr. Siddharth Gupta, MD
To get the maximum health benefit from any Yoga asana, it is essential that it should be done in a proper manner. It is not necessary to do Tadasana on an empty stomach. You may practice it any time during the day. If you do any other asanas before or after it, then it is recommended to have your meals at least 4-6 hours earlier. Also, ensure that your bowels are clean.1 Here are the steps to do Tadasana:
In my opinion, Tadasana might provide many more additional benefits. It may be really helpful if you have sciatica or if your limbs are extra sensitive to cold temperature.
Dr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS
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I came across a fascinating study that revealed something truly amazing. Researchers discovered that a yoga pose called Tadasana might actually help manage vasovagal syncope or VVS. It may help by improving blood flow and muscle tone in the legs and by coordinating breathing, which keeps the body in balance. It’s kind of like a movement-based meditation that trains the body to stay steady when you are upright. So, if someone practices Tadasana along with their regular treatment, it might make them less likely to experience VVS. Pretty cool, right?
Dr. Smita barode, BAMS
Tadasana is one of the basic Yogasanas that has several health benefits, which are:
People having a desk job partake a wrong posture for prolonged hours while working. Due to this, the muscles get tightened or mal-aligned. Tadasana may be beneficial to people who have sedentary desk jobs. It may enhance core strength and improve posture. It may also be beneficial to improve the strength of weakened, curved backs.1
Tadasana may help maintain a healthy spine. Regularly practising Tadasana may keep the spine supple. It may help reduce lower back pain associated with nerve compression that usually occurs due to deterioration of the vertebral disc. Tadasana may play a role in correcting faulty spinal posture and decongestion of the spinal nerves.1,2
Pregnancy can bring along a lot of stress for some women. Doing Tadasana during pregnancy helps improve posture. It improves the strength of the abdomen and lower body muscles, keeping you robust throughout the pregnancy. It also reduces stress and keeps you calm.4
Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) is a group of physical and mental symptoms that occur just before menses and disappear as the menstrual flow is established. It presents with low moods, anxiety, forgetfulness, breast pain, nausea, bloating, headaches, less sleep and low energy.
Studies indicate that PMS is associated with low serotonin levels. Serotonins are chemicals in the body which help regulate mood and sleep, amongst other functions. Tadasana may help relax strained muscles and nerves, increasing the serotonin levels and thus helps get rid of low moods.5
Yoga asanas, however beneficial, must not be sought as a sole treatment protocol for any health issue. You must consult a qualified medical doctor for proper examination and treatment. Moreover, it is best to practice Yoga under the guidance of a qualified and experienced Yoga trainer, so that you can gain maximum health benefits without any adverse effects.
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The conditions in which Tadasana must be done cautiously are:
People suffering from the above conditions must not lift their heels while assuming the Tadasana pose.2
A qualified and experienced Yoga teacher can assess the risk factors and help you practice Tadasana without any adverse effects.
Tadasana is a basic posture in Yoga and part of many other series of asanas (Example: Suryanamaskar). It has several benefits, especially for toning the abdominal muscles and strengthening the lower body. In addition, it provides a sense of stability to the entire body. It can also be done during pregnancy. People suffering from certain health conditions must practice this asana under the guidance of a trained and experienced Yoga teacher to avoid any untoward incidences.
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Tadasana targets the spine keeping it supple and flexible. Hence, benefits people with long hours of a desk job. It also reduces back pain. It targets the muscles of the abdomen and legs, making them strong. It helps tone up the buttocks. It also works on the hip and leg to reduce pain.1,2
The name ‘Tadasana’ is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘tada’ meaning ‘palm’ or ‘mountain’ and ‘asana’ meaning ‘posture’ or ‘seat’. It is also called the ‘mountain pose’ or the palm tree posture.1,2
Tadasana must be practised under the guidance of a qualified and experienced yoga teacher who can advise you regarding the number of repetitions you must do obtain optimum health benefits.
Tadasana may be done after meals. Although, if you are practising any other asanas before or after Tadasana, ensure that you have your meals at least 4-6 hours prior.1,3
Regular practice of Tadasana may help align the vertebrae and help keep the spine supple. It may also help relieve lower back pain associated with nerve compression due to nerve degeneration.1
While generally feeling unwell is not a major contraindication to do Tadasana, it is advised that you consult your doctor before practising this asana.
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Last updated: Sep 6, 2023
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