Pavanamuktasana (Wind-Relieving Yoga Pose)

As its name suggests, this asana gives relief from excess wind in the belly. This asana can be performed by raising one leg or both the legs.

Procedure for Pavanamuktasana (Wind-Relieving Yoga Pose):

• Lie flat on the back. Keep the heels of both the legs together.
• Inhale deeply and bend the right knee towards stomach and hold it with both hands.
• Raise the head above the ground and bring the chin closer to knee so that it touches knee-cap.
• Exhale and press the muscles of the right abdomen with right thigh.
• Keep the stomach pressed till the breath is suspended. This asana is called ‘Dakshina Pavanamuktasana’.
• If this asana is performed with the left leg, it is called ‘Vama Pavanamuktasana’. Practice this exercise with both the leg together. This is called ‘Purna Pavanamuktasana’.
• While holding the legs with both the hands, exhale and control the breathing. Then slowly begin inhaling while stretching the legs out. (Women are advised not to practice this asana after conception).

Advantages of Pavanamuktasana (Wind-Relieving Yoga Pose):

• Pavanamuktasana is the best natural way to get rid of foul gases.
• It prevents heart-trouble and improves the working of the lungs.
• It reduces obesity of the body and the fat around the abdomen.
• This asana cures diseases such as gas, constipation, the disorders of the uterus, intestinal worms, appendix, rheumatism, piles, blood-impurities, windiness in the stomach, etc.

Therapeutics:

• Weight Loss
• Constipation
• Backache
• Asthma
• Rheumatism
• Reproductive problems
• Varicose veins
• Prevention of cough and colds

         

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