Parvatasana

Parvatasana

Steps to do Parvatasana

1. To perform Parvatasana you will have to assume the Padmasana posture.

2. The fingers will have to be locked firmly.

3. Slowly inhale deeply.

4. Stretch the arms.

5. Bring the finger-lock overhead and keep it vertically above the head.

6. But neither raise your knees nor rise from the seat.

7. Turn up your palms overhead.

8. Exhale.

9. Once again inhale.

10. Stretch upwards the arms from the shoulder blades.

11. Stretch the trunk to the optimum level.

12. Hold your breath and remain in this posture for 10 seconds.

13. Slowly complete the exhalation in five seconds.

14. Resume the starting position.

Benefits of Parvatasana Yoga

1. The back muscles of your diaphragm are strengthened.

2. This asana rectifies breathing problems.

3. The physique becomes slim.

4. The spine and ribs are extended.

5. Cures back pain.

6. The generally inactive waist is exercised.

7. Parvatasana cuts down excess flab from the abdomen, tummy, hips and the waist.

Precautions

• People who suffering from knee problem should avoid this asana

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• Do not practice any Asana OR Pranayama in which you don’t feel comfortable.

• Do not over do the exercises if you feel pain in your body.

• Start exercises mildly and then increase the repetitions as per your capacity.

• People suffering from Back pain, Slip disc OR chronic disease should only practice Yoga and other exercises under the expert supervision otherwise do not do it.

• Pregnant women should only practice Yoga under the supervision of an expert otherwise do not practice any exercise by watching videos or website material.

• Do not practice this asana if you have stress-related   headaches, migraine, eyestrain, low blood pressure, osteoarthritis of the knees or, bulimia.