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     Parvatasana Sitting Pose | Mountain Pose

Parvatasana is a simple seated asana, which is considered to be one of the most important seated postures in yoga. While the legs are grounded in padmasana, or lotus pose, the whole of the upper body is stretched upwards with the arms over the head and palms pressed together.
The common English name for parvatasana is mountain pose.
Parvatasana comes from the Sanskrit words parvata, meaning “mountain,” and asana, meaning “pose." In parvatasana, the body is thought to resemble the shape of a mountain.
There are many physical and mental benefits of parvatasana including improved concentration. It is also thought to stimulate the heart chakra, helping one to feel sensations of deep love and peace.
Pranayama practices may also be performed whilst in parvatasana in order to increase its overall beneficial effects. ↑

       Procedure of parvatasana sitting pose

• Sit straight up and assume Padmasana.
  
• Intertwine the fingers of both hands to form a finger lock.
  
• Inhale and raise the arms above your head.
  
• Stretch the arms so that they are straight.
  
• The posterior and knees should remain on the ground.
  
• Turn up your palms over the head.
  
• Exhale.
  
• Inhale and now and stretch your arms further up feeling the tug on the shoulder blades.
  
• Stretch your trunk upwards and remain in this posture for about ten seconds.
  
• Exhale and return to Padmasana.
  
• You can also perform the pose with the palms joined together and fingers stretched up. ↑

       Benefits of parvatasana sitting pose

• Parvatasana helps develop a proper breathing technique.
  
• With regular practice of the pose, your lung capacity will increase.
  
• Parvatasana helps reduce flab from the abdomen, tummy, hips and the waist.
  
• The pose has a slimming effect on the physique.
  
• The spine and ribs are stretched.
  
• The abdomen, pelvis and side muscles are pulled up and hence get toned.
  
• Muscles of the diaphragm develop strength. ↑