Eka Pada Tadasana

One Legged Mountain Pose

Hamstrings
One Legged Mountain Pose demonstrated on a yoga mat
Right-side demonstration

How to do One Legged Mountain Pose

  1. Shift your weight onto your right foot, keeping its heel and the base of your toes grounded.
  2. Lift your left knee toward hip height, keeping your torso upright.
  3. Lengthen your right leg without locking the knee.
  4. Stack your shoulders over your hips rather than leaning back.
  5. Let your arms hang beside you, with your palms facing forward.
  6. Let your shoulders settle away from your ears.
  7. Keep your left knee pointing forward rather than opening out to the side.
  8. Lower your left knee a little if lifting higher makes your torso lean.
  9. Rest your gaze on a still point ahead.
  10. Lower your left foot to the floor with control.