Parvatasana yoga pose and Parvatasana benefits

The meaning of the Sanskrit term, ‘Parvata’, is ‘mountain’. During this asana, the body of the practitioner resembles that of a mountain peak. The arms are raised high above the head with the fingers joined together and the palms pointing outwards.

Methodology of Parvatasana Yoga

• To perform Parvatasana you will have to assume the Padmasana posture.
• The fingers will have to be locked firmly.
• Slowly inhale deeply.
• Stretch the arms.
• Bring the finger-lock overhead and keep it vertically above the head.
• But neither raise your knees nor rise from the seat.
• Turn up your palms overhead.
• Exhale.
• Once again inhale.
• Stretch upwards the arms from the shoulder blades.
• Stretch the trunk to the optimum level.
• Hold your breath and remain in this posture for 10 seconds.
• Slowly complete the exhalation in five seconds.
• Resume the starting position.

Here’s a variation

• You can also perform Parvatasana without forming the fingerlock.
• Just join together the palms.
• Keep the fingers pointed upwards above the head.
• The entire hands from the shoulder blades onwards will be stretched to their maximum levels.

Advantages of Parvatasana Yoga

• The back muscles of your diaphragm are strengthened.
• This asana rectifies breathing problems.
• The chest is extended to its entire extent.
• The lungs also expands its capacity.
• The balancing power of the body increases.
• The physique becomes slim.
• Parvatasana pulls up the muscles in the abdomen, pelvis and the sides.
• The spine and ribs are extended.
• The hips are loosened.
• The generally inactive waist is exercised.
• Parvatasana cuts down excess flab from the abdomen, tummy, hips and the waist.