Wind Relieving Pose - Pavanmuktasana

• Lie down flat with your legs stretched straight forwards.

• Now take a long, deep breath and bend both your knees.

• Exhale, and press your folded legs to your abdomen.

• Next, lift up your head to bring your nose or chin to the knees.

• Use both hands to grip your shins in order to get the maximum pressure.

• Hold the posture for around 30 seconds

• Now release your knees and put your feet back on the floor.

• Lie back, stretch out your legs and relax.

• This posture helps relax the body and also loosens up and releases the muscles in the region of the lower back.

• It also ensures a regulation of wind present in the body.

• The posture also enhances the digestive functions and is the most popular poses recommended for indigestion and constipation.

• It is also used with weight loss programs directed at abdominal or belly fat.

• Respiratory and cardiovascular diseases can also be averted through the practice of this pose.

• Problems like flatulence, constipation and acidity are instantly relieved with this pose.

• The pose is also beneficial for the reproductive functions and helps deal with impotence or infertility.

Caution:

• This pose should not be attempted during pregnancy.

• This pose is also not meant for any individuals suffering from back conditions and spinal injuries like a slipped disc or sciatica.