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How to do Parvatasana (The Mountain Pose)? As part of the Surya Namaskara, Parvatasana is performed after Ashwa Sanchalanasana or the equestrian pose. Hence Ashwa Sanc halanasana becomes the starting pose for Parvatasana. From Ashwa Sanchalanasana, straighten the bend leg and take it backwards. Exhale during this process. Let the right and left foot be together. Raise the buttocks up. Let the two arms be on the floor and support the body weight. Lower the head to be between the two arms. The body makes the shape of a triangle when observed from the sides. It looks like a mountain and hence the name. When done as part of the Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation exercises) a mantra can be chanted while performing this asana. Parvatasana is done as the 4 th pose and the 9 th  pose. The mantra to be chanted is given below:During 9 th  pose chant “Om Marichaye Namaha”. It means salutation to the lord of the dawn. During 4 th  pose chant “Om Khagaya Namaha”. It means sal...

How to do ardha ustrasana The simple and easy steps of doing ardha ustrasana are: Sit in Vajrasana. Stand on the knees without giving gaps between the feet by making the toes pointed backward and resting them on the floor. Inhale; bend backward slowly, place the hands behind the waist. Make the head bend backward. Hold the position as long as you can (initially for 30 seconds). Exhale; slowly raise your head up and finally come to Vajrasana. This is one cycle. Do 2-3 times. 9 health benefits of ardha ustrasana 1.  Back pain:  This is one of the effective yoga poses to treat back pain. The practicing of half camel pose gives a soothing stretching to the rigid spinal region and also makes it supple and flexible as well as the muscles associated with the spinal column. If you have neck pain, it should be performed with care. 2.  Chest expansion:  It helps to expand the chest with optimal thrust thereby beneficial in relieving congestion from these regions. B...