Tadasana (Sanskrit: ताड़ासन, romanized: Tāḍāsana), Mountain pose or Samasthiti (Sanskrit: समस्थिति; IAST: samasthitiḥ) is a standing asana in modern yoga as exercise; it is not described in medieval hatha yoga texts.

People with vertigo, a migraine, low or high blood pressure also should avoid this pose. Such ailments cause dizziness and this pose can bring more discomfort or pain if the balance is a challenge.

Yogapedia Explains Tarasana In a standing version of tarasana, the yoga spreads the legs apart and reaches the arms to either side at shoulder height so that the body resembles a five-point star. This version of the asana opens the chest and provides balance and expansiveness for all areas of life.