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by Lara Hocheiser May 03, 2017 2 min read 1 Comment

Mountain Pose

Mountains are strong and unwavering. Their permanence in the world can teach us to be steady and powerful. Mountains absorb the sun, rain, snow and brave the natural elements. When practicing Mountain pose, we align and ground ourselves. It is an active pose that helps improve posture, balance, and focus

Mountain pose can be done at a moment when you want to feel steady and grounded. If you are feeling like the wind might blow you over, if you are feeling racy and too fast, stand tall in Mountain. If you are feeling lethargic and can’t do too much and yearn to awake, stand in Mountain.

Yoga Poses for Kids: Mountain

Pose:Mountain
Ages: All ages
Mantra: I stand firm like a mountain. I feel steady and powerful.

How to:

  1. Stand with your feet at hip width distance apart. Imagine you can grow the soles of your feet and toes down into the Earth, which helps you feel steady as a huge mountain at its base.

  2. Then, standing up straight and let your arms fall to your sides.

  3. Turn your palms forward and spread your fingers out.

  4. Lengthen your spine by lifting the crown of your head a little higher toward the sky right above you. Breathe steadily in and out. Stand firmly in your strength.

Follow-up Questions:

  1. Does a mountain move when the wind blows?

  2. How can you invoke the spirit and strength of the mountain the next time you have difficulty in your life?

  3. When forces try to knock you down, will you stand firm like the mountain?

Additional Exercises:

Benefits:

  1. Helps promote a feeling of calm and strength

  2. Allows for a moment to pause

  3. Promotes alignment, balance

    1 Response

    Monica
    Monica

    December 07, 2022

    I love the cues so simple but powerful

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