About Parvatasana -The Mountain Pose in yoga is considered to be an inherent pose of the Sun Salutation or Surya Namaskar. The posture can create a sense of strength and flexibility with movement spiralling inwards towards the centre rather than outward.
Steps for Parvatasana (Mountain Pose):
- Start in Tadasana (Mountain Pose), standing with your feet together.
- As you inhale, press your arms up overhead into a prayer.
- Breathe out, and step your left foot back next to the right foot.
- At the same time, lift your butt and lower your head so it comes between the arms, creating a triangle between your back and legs.
- Final position Keep the arms and legs straight.
- Try to keep your heels fixed while pulling the head upwards toward the knees, feeling a stretch in the back of the legs.
- Exhale bringing the left leg behind you.
Breathing Awareness:
Breathe out as you bring the left leg back
Awareness :
Physical Awareness: Concentrate on releasing in the hips or the area of the throat.
Spiritual Awareness: Centre your consciousness on the Vishuddhi.
Mantra:
- Recite “Om Khagaya Namaha” salutations to he who moves swift in the sky.
Benefits:
- Enhances the nerves and muscles in the arms and legs.
- Tonifies the spinal nerves and increases circulation, especially in the upper spine between the shoulders.
Practicing Parvatasana in yoga improves physical health and encourages a greater union of mind, body, and spirit. Be sure to mind each moment, breath and awareness are still present through your practice.
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