I love the stillness and centering of Samasthiti. Come to the front of your mat, stand tall with your big toes together and heels slightly apart, or feet hip bone distance and parallel for more balance. Bring your awareness to your breath. Gaze at your nose or close your eyes. Notice any swaying. Press firmly into your feet as you lift your arches. As you root down, lift from your pelvic floor muscles up the center of your body through the crown of your head. Firm your quads, pull your abs up and in, and draw your shoulders down. Arms at your sides palms in. Equal standing pose. In the Ashtanga sequence, we start here and come to this pose to reset between the standing poses. Feel your strength. Feel your center.