What is Tadasana (Palm Tree Posture) ? – Steps, Poses and Benefits
What is Tadasana (Palm Tree Posture) ?
- Tada in Sanskrit means ‘Palm tree’. This is called Tadasana because in it the body imitates a ‘Palm tree’. This tree is known for its height and also for being vertically straight. Hence, it has been named tadasana.
Let us perform Tadasana by following the steps given below:
- Starting position: Stand erect, legs together, hands by the side of the thighs. Keep the back straight and gaze in front.
1. Stretch the arms upward, over the head and parallel with each other, with the palms facing each other.
2. Slowly raise the heels and stand on toes. Raise heels as much as you can. Stretch body up as much as possible. Stay for a few seconds in this final position.
Releasing position:
3. While returning to the original position, bring the heels on the floor first.
4. Slowly bring down the hands by the side of the thighs and relax.
Remember the following points:
| Do’s | Don’ts |
| • The inner arms should touch the respective ears and hands parallel to each other. • Stretch the arms and fingers fully. • Keep the head, neck and the body in one line. |
• Do not bend forward or backward. |
Tadasana (Palm Tree Posture) Benefits :-
• It gives vertical stretch to whole body muscles.
• It strengthens thighs, knees and ankles.
• It helps in improving height of growing children.
• It helps to remove laziness and lethargy.
Tadasana (Palm Tree Posture) Limitations :-
• Those having complaints of reeling sensation should not practise it.
• Avoid performing this asana if knee joints and ankle joints are having pain and stiffness.
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