SEPTEMBER *** NATIONAL YOGA MONTH *** DAY #5

photo credit-Kristin Hunter

photo credit-Kristin Hunter

Day 5-

Parvatasana

the meaning: parvata - mountain / asana - posture

Benefits:

Whole body stretch

Better circulation to the brain

Strengthens fragile areas of the body

Spine becomes elastic

Chest muscles are toned

Strengthens the nerves in the limbs and back

Stimulates circulation in the upper spine

Stretches calf and hamstring muscles