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PADMA PARVATASANA
Padma Parvatasana (lotus mountain pose)
Perform padmasana. Relax the whole body. Supporting the weight with the hands, slowly lean forward and raise the buttocks off the floor. Adjust the position of the hands for comfort and balance. Still using the support of the hands, stretch the trunk up vertically, standing on the knees. Balance gradually by lifting the hands from the floor one at a time. Focus the gaze on a fixed point in front to maintain balance. When balanced, bring the palms of the hands together in front of the chest in the prayer pose. Hold the final position for as long as possible without strain. Slowly lower the hands and buttocks to the floor and sit in padmasana. Release the legs, change their position and repeat the pose for the same length of time.
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