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PAVANAMUKTASANA
(One Leg)
| Posture |
The
knee and thigh of one leg is pressed against the chest and belly
in this asana. The gas trapped in the large intestine gets released
in this Asana. Therefore, it is called 'Pavanamuktasana'. |
| Pre
position |
Supine
Position. |
| Use |
Generally
practiced to get rid of abdominal & gastric problems and
improve digestion etc. |
| Position |
Take supine position, then bend left leg in knee and press it
against stomach/ chest, hold it with both the arms around, without
disturbing the posture relax all muscles and continue normal
breathing. |
| Releasing |
While
releasing slowly move hands to normal position, leg to original
position.
Repeat this with right leg pressed against chest/ stomach. |
| Duration |
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| Internal
Effects |
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| Precaution |
People
who have undergone an operation on belly or suffering from hernia
and piles, etc. should perform this asana after consulting some
Yoga Expert. Similarly, the pregenant women should also not
practice it. |
Reference
Book:- Yoga Sopan
Author :- Yogacharya
Vishwas Mandlik
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