Parvatasana (Mountain Pose)

Parvatasana (Mountain Pose)

Parvata means mountain. The body is stretched to look like a mountain peak and so it is called a Parvatasana.

Procedure

Sit in Padmasana.
Interlock fingers. Turn the palms out.
Extend your arms forward. Then raise your arms overhead.
Remain in this position as long as you can.
Bring your arms down. Uncross your legs and re-cross them the other way. Repeat the pose.

Benefits

Ø Useful in rheumatoid Arthritis, gout and sciatica.

· Corrects rounded back and drooping shoulders.

· Makes wrists flexible.

· Corrects spinal column problem.

· Highly beneficial for obese person as it reduces excess flesh around the waist.

· Imparts strength to lungs and useful for asthma patients.

Precautions

Anyone can practise this asana, as it is very simple and easy.

Bhujangasana ( Cobra Pose)	Shalabhasana
Chakrasana ( Wheel Pose)	Shashankasana ( Moon Pose / Hare Pose)
Dhanurasana ( Bow Pose)	Shavasana ( Dead Body Pose)
Gomukhasana ( Cow Head Pose)	Shirshana ( Head Stand Pose)
Halasana ( Plough Pose)	Supta Vajrasana
Matsyasana ( Fish Pose)	Trikonasana ( Trianlge Pose)
Parvatasana (Mountain Pose)	Ushtrana ( Camel Pose)
Pashchimottanasana ( Posterior Stretch Pose)	Uttana Padasana
Pawanmuktasana ( Wind Liberating Pose)	Vrikshasana
Sarvangasana ( Shoulder Stand)