Mountain

Basic standing pose. Aspects of mountain pose are found in every pose in Man Flow ™ Yoga Basics. This is a great pose to start your workout with in order to get your body accustomed to the proper posture required in yoga.
Target Area: Full body
Practical Benefits: Improve posture, release shoulder tension, properly engage the core, and increase body awareness.
Technique:

1. Stand with big toes touching and heels an inch apart.
2. Slightly bend the knees to prevent locking out, and engage the thigh muscles. Relax the glutes.
3. Reach the tailbone down to the ground, tilting the pelvis slightly upward to take the arch out of the lower back and engage the abdominal muscles.
4. Lift the chest, draw the ribs in towards one another, and relax the shoulders.
5. Actively reach hands down toward the ground with palms facing forward.
6. Hold this pose for 30 - 60 seconds.

Tips: Form a straight line from your pubic bone to shoulders to properly engage your
core.