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Floor Asanas
Laying on the Back

Pawanmuktasana The wind releasing posture


Sthiti:

How to perform
01
Lie down flat on the back.
02
Bend both the knees.
03
Exhale, and bring both the knees towards the chest.
04
Inhale, interlock the fingers and clasp the shin below the knees.
05
Exhale, raise the head till your chin touches the knees and relax.
06
This is Pawanmuktasana.
07
Bring the head back to the ground.
08
While exhaling, bring the legs back to the floor.
09
Rest in Shavasana.
Benefits
Practicing this asana is excellent for treating stomach ailments, bloating, flatulence and aids digestion. It is hugely beneficial in addressing gynecological and uterine-related diseases. Doing it generates deep internal pressure and improves stretching of the highly complicated network of muscles, ligaments and tendons in the pelvis and the waist region. Practicing Pawanmuktasana-2 is beneficial in pancreatic, heart diseases, arthritis, back pain and eliminating excess belly fat. It tones up back muscles and the spinal nerves.
Precautions while performing
If you experience pain in the lower back, do not touch the nose to the knees with the head raised; just keep the legs pressed to the chest. Avoid this practice in case of abdominal pain, severe back pain and during pregnancy.
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