HOW TO DO PAVANA MUKTASANA / WIND RELIEVING POSE

How to do Pavana Muktasana / Wind Relieving Pose

Lie down with your hands by your sides.
Lift your legs, fold them to bring your knees closer to your chin by clasping your palms around the legs.
You may also hold your right elbow with your left hand and left elbow with your right over your legs.
Clasping your elbows or palms will help to bring the thighs closer to your body and the knees toward your chin.
Raise your head and touch your knees with your chin. Do not hold breath while in the position.
Release the pose by placing your head on the floor and straightening your legs on the ground.

Duration of Wind Relieving Pose

Hold the pose for 30 seconds and repeat it twice.

Benefits of Wind Relieving Pose

Note

People suffering from high blood pressure, cervical problems and slip disc need not raise their heads to reach for the knees.

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