| Description
This asana gives stability to your body and
mind
Parvata means mountain. One assumes A triangular posture
like a mountain in this Asana, so the name.
Benefits
Physical
Stretches the spine by giving it a vertical
traction Prevents backache. Improves mobility of the shoulder
joints Expands chest and improves the respiratory capacity.
In addition to this, benefits of padmasana are all in place.
Mental
Improves concentration. As you maintain this
posture for a longer time it relaxes your mind.
Pranic
Balances pranic flow in the body.
Techniques
- Sit erect with legs stretched, heels together, palms
resting on the ground by the side of the waist. Keep the
back straight, face relaxed.
- Form padmasana (refer padmasana for a detailed description).
- First exhale fully. Then as you inhale, take both the
hands up slowly to form the Namaskar mudra above the head,
keeping elbows straight.
- Stretch the hands up to strech the spine.
- Maintain this pose for 3 - 10 minutes, eyes closed,
breathe naturally.
- Get the hands down slowly, as you exhale.
- Release the padmasana posture and come to the initial
sitting posture.
Duration
From 1 - 5 minutes : Repetition 1 - 2 times.
Please remember that no practice can be adequately
learned from a book, written instructions. The guidelines
given in the web pages are intended to give you an introduction
to different yogic postures. However, it is advised to practice
the asanas under the guidance of a Guru or a qualified yoga
instructor.
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