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Yoga asanas for gastric problems

This yoga pose, as its name suggests, is excellent for releasing abdominal gas. Pawanmuktasana is pronounced as PUH-vuhn-mukt-AAHS-
uh-nuh.
Pavana = wind, mukta = relieve or release, Asana = Posture or Pose

Why is Wind-Relieving Pose (Pawanmuktasana) essential in dealing with gas and

constipation problems?
There is a very old saying in India, that if the brain and belly are healthy then a man is wealthy; meaning, when the mind is at
peace and there is nothing ailing the stomach, then that person is t and calm. The two in fact are connected hence to have a
peaceful mind it is absolutely essential that our digestive system remains strong and Wind-Relieving Pose (Pawanmuktasana) yoga
pose is a perfect cure for gas and constipation, two niggling problems of the stomach.

How to do Wind-Relieving Pose (Pawanmuktasana)

Pavanamuktasana ( Wind-Relieving Pose) Yoga Pose

 
1. Lie on your back with your feet together and arms beside your body.
2. Breathe in and as you exhale, bring your right knee towards your chest and press the thigh on your
abdomen with clasped hands.
3. Breathe in again and as you exhale, lift your head and chest o  the oor and touch your chin to your
right knee.
4. Hold it there, as you take deep, long breaths in and out.
5. Checkpoint: As you exhale, tighten the grip of the hands on the knee and increase the pressure on the
chest. As you
inhale, loosen the grip. 
6. As you exhale, come back to the ground and relax.
7. Repeat this pose with the left leg and then with both the legs together.
8. You may rock up and down or roll from side to side 3-5 times and then
relax. 
Wind-Relieving Pose (Pawanmuktasana) forms a part of Padma Sadhana, a
special sequence yoga poses, taught in Art of Silence (Part-2 Course) and
DSN Course.
 

Bene ts of the Wind-Relieving Pose (Pawanmuktasana)

1. Strengthens the back and abdominal muscles
2. Tones the leg and arm muscles
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3. Massages the intestines and other organs in the abdomen
 4. Helps in digestion and release of gas
5. Enhances blood circulation in the hip joints and eases tension in the lower back

Contraindications of the Wind-Relieving Pose (Pawanmuktasana)

• Avoid practicing Wind-Relieving Pose (Pawanmuktasana) if you are facing the following health issues: high blood pressure, heart
problem, hyperacidity, hernia, slip disc, testicle disorder, menstruation, neck and back problems, and after the second trimester of
pregnancy.

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Yoga practice helps develop the body and mind bringing a lot of health bene ts yet is not a substitute for medicine. It is important to learn and
practice yoga postures under the supervision of a trained Sri Sri Yoga teacher. In case of any medical condition, practice yoga postures after
consulting a doctor and an Sri Sri Yoga teacher. Find an Sri Sri Yoga course at an Art of Living Center near you. Do you need information on
courses or share feedback? Write to us at info@srisriyoga.in.
 

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