07/08/2026
T A D A S A N A — MOUNTAIN POSE 🗻(grounded, simple, perfect for late summer)
Late summer represents the bridge between the high energy of summer (Fire element) and the inward pull of autumn (Metal element)
In TCM late summer is the Earth season, governed by the Spleen and Stomach meridians. Earth energy is about nourishment, stability, digestion and holding space — the time for harvesting what we’ve grown and tuning into balance before Autumn 🍂
Why practice Tadasana in Late Summer:
• The spleen and stomach meridians run through the front and center of the body and are linked with digestion, assimilation (of food and experience), and our sense of groundedness. Tadasana’s focus on rooting through the feet and lengthening the torso helps settle and stimulate this central channel, encouraging a steady, supported flow of qi
• Grounding + posture: Mountain encourages even weight distribution through the feet, lifts the spine, and organizes the skeleton so the internal organs sit comfortably — supporting digestion and the Spleen’s role in transforming nourishment into usable energy. When Earth is out of balance we can feel worry, overthinking, or scattered; a rooted standing practice helps calm that tendency and restores steadiness
As the season starts to shift from the height of summer toward the more inward tone of autumn, Tadasana offers a simple practice to ground, integrate recent changes, and strengthen inner support. It helps clear mental clutter, steady the nervous system, and invite a calm, receptive clarity — exactly what late summer asks of us
it’s time to move forward clear your way with breath, alignment, and a patient, steady stance. It’s time to stand tall, root down, breathe, and welcome late summer. ✨
