Parvata means mountain. In this posture, the body is stretched to look like a mountain peak, and hence the name, parvatasana. The reference of this asana is not found in any traditional text so far, but has been practiced since a very long time.

Steps for Practice Parvatasana:
1. Sit in Padmasana.

2. Raise your hands towards sky and keep palms facing each other.

3. Catch hold the fist of one hand with the other hand and stretch your hands upward as if you are raising your body. You will get stretched in your abdominal muscles.

4. After maintaining it for some time, loosen your hands and then practice it again.

Benefits of Parvatasana
1. This makes spine flexible.

2. Visceroptosis and pain in backbone is removed.

3. It is beneficial in constipation and removes seminal weakness.

Precautions during Parvatasana
1. Those, who cannot practice Padmasana, can practice it in standing, stretched legs or in Vajrasana.

2. An erect posture is absolutely essential and gaze has to be forward.