Parvatasana

Parvatasana (pronunciation: Par-vat-aa-s-uh-nah) is one of the 12 basic asanas in Yoga. It is also a part of “SuryaNamaskar” and “Ashthang Yoga”. Parvatasana as the name suggests is a mountain pose performed sitting or standing.

The steps of Padahastasana:

As mentioned earlier, this asana is a part of “Suryanamaskar” and is the fifth pose and eleventh pose.

Step 1: Sit straight on yoga mat in the lotus position with both hands resting on knees palms down.

Step 2: Raise your hands to the front and clasp together with palms outwards.

Step 3: Lift your hands over your head straight with palms facing up.

Step 4: Stretch and hold the position for fe seconds. Repeat multiple times.

Step 5: Stand straight on your yoga mat with legs together and hands to the sides.

Step 6: Lift your hands up and bring them down. As you do bend from waist.

Step 7: Reach to the floor at an angle.

Step 8: Let your legs be straight and firm on the floor. Make sure you do not bend knees.

Step 9: Keep the shape of exactly 45 degrees relative to floor.

Step 10: Keep this position for few seconds and release.

Step 11: Repeat multiple times.

Precautions of Parvatasana:

• If you feel pain or excruciating stretch abort performing.
• While sitting, do not lift your butt.
• Keep your back and neck straight.
• Do not hunch.

Benefits of Parvatasana:

• Done in the morning keeps you alert.
• Parvatasana stretches the spine.
• Parvatasana stretches the spine.
• The stretch in this pose reduces extra fat in the back and waist.
• It tones the abdominal muscles and hence stimulates the inner organs in the abdominal region.
• It sets right respiratory disorders including asthma.
• As you stretch your arms straight, your triceps and biceps receive good work out.
• It helps to reduce back pain.
• It improves the ability to stay focused.