Parvatasana

Parvata means a mountain. This asana is also known as Viyogasana’, because it involves a special technique of Yoga. only healthy persons should practise this asana.

Technique

Sit in Padmasana. Join the palms of the hands. Stretch the arms vertically up over the head. Some persons perform this asana sitting in the posture of Veerasana. But the Padmasana posture is better than the Veerasana one.

Advantages

• As both the arms are kept vertically up in this asana, the ‘Prana’ is sublimated.
• If Suryabheda Pranayama or Anuloma-Viloma Pranayama is practised for fifteen minutes before performing this (Parvatasana) asana, the lungs, the abdomen and the spine become strong and healthy.
• This asana gives sufficient exercise to the muscles of the arms.

Utthita Padmasana - Lolasana

This asana is a variation of Padmasana. in this asana, the body is lifted up with both the hands on the floor. This is the reason why it is called ‘Utthita Padmasana’ or Lolasana or Dolasana. This asana is more difficult than Padmasana because in this asana the whole body is balanced on both the hands.

Utthita Padmasana Technique

Sit in Padmasana. Rest the palms on the floor besides the hips. Slowly raise the trunk without a jerk. The body should not quiver. Retain the breath in the lungs as long as the body is in the raised position. Exhale when the body is lowered down. While performing this asana, some beginners experience tremor in the hands because of some weakness. But it should not dishearten them. They should practise the asana patiently and with perseverance.

Advantages

1. This asana strengthens the joints and muscles of the arms.
2. This asana helps to cure intestinal weakness, onstipation, indigestion, dysentery, drowsiness, impurities of lubular channels, etc.
3. This asana works as an appetiser which is a good liaracteristic of health.