Yoga Practice Name
Pavanamuktasana
English Name
Wind Relieving Pose
Yoga Practice Branch
Ashtang Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga
Practice Level
Yoga Practice Type
Yoga Asana Type
Ashtang Yoga Category
Asana
Hatha Yoga Category
Asana
Steps and Description
- Lie in spine position and take some deep breaths.
- Fold your knees so that your thighs touches the abdomen.
- Now hold your knees using your hands, lift your head and try to touch your nose to the knees. Hold this position as long as you can.
- Then, return to the starting position and relax.
Practice Keynotes
- Feet should be together and equally stretched.
- Don't life the head if have any condition.
Cautions and Limitations
- Avoid facial contortions and excessive shaking of the body.
- Proceed carefully and only under expert guidance.
- At the slightest sign of discomfort, reduce the duration of practice and, if necessary, discontinue the practice for the day.
- Practice should never be rushed.
Contraindications
- Don't do it if you have any injury or back pain.
- Don't do it if you have low blood pressure.
General Benefits
- Improves for digestion system.
- Good for heart.
- Tones thighs and calves muscles and stretches the hips.
- Reduces the muscle tension.
Benefits for Disease
Depression
Body and Organ Affected
Neck, Shoulder, Elbow, Arm, Chest, Forearm, Back, Navel, Waist, Abdomen, Hip, Leg, Thigh, Knee
