Description
In Parvatasana, the body gracefully extends to emulate the grandeur of a mountain peak, hence the name, derived from the Sanskrit term 'parvat,' signifying 'mountain.' This yoga asana celebrates the natural majesty of mountains, infusing your practice with their strength and poise.
How to Reach the Stretch?
- Begin in the serene posture of Padmasana.
- Extend your arms forward, interlocking your fingers with precision.
- Extend your arms overhead, turning your palms upward to greet the sky.
- Reach for the heavens as you elongate your body, all while maintaining steady, rhythmic breathing.
How to Release the Stretch?
- Gently relax your body and revert your hands to the position indicated in the initial figure.
- Transition back to the tranquil Padmasana posture.
- Gradually straighten your left knee, then your right.
- Merge both legs and settle into a comfortable seated position.
Benefits
- This makes spine flexible.
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Visceroptosis and pain in backbone is removed.
- It is beneficial in constipation and removes seminal weakness.
Caution
Those having complaints of reeling sensation should not practice it.
Yoga Asanas
Amila Sulabhasana |
Ardha Halasana |
Ardha Matsyendrdsana |
Ardha Padmasana |
Ardha pavanmuktasana |
Arohandsana |
Bhujangasana |
Chakrasana |
Dhanurasana |
Gomukha-asana |
Halasana |
Hasta Parshvasana |
Hastapaddsana |
Katichalana |
Katishaktiasana |
Makarasana |
Mandukasana |
Matsyasana |
Mayurasana |
Naukasana |
Navasana |
Padahastasana |
Padmasana |
Pagachalana |
parivrtta trikonasana |
Parvat Trikonasana |
Parvatasana |
Paschimottasana |
pavan muktasana |
Sarvangasana |
Setubandh asana |
Shalabhasana |
Shashankasana |
Shavasana |
Shirshasana |
Siddhasana |
Sitting Position for yoga |
Skandha katiasana |
Sukhasana |
Supine Position for yoga |
Supta-vajrasana |
Surya namaskar |
Trikonasana |
Uddyiana Bandha |
Uttan Tadasana |
Uttana padasana |
Utthit padmasana |
Vajrasana |
Viparitakarani mudra |
Vrikshasana |
Yoga Mudra |