पवनमुक्तासन
Pavana Muktasana
Knee to Body - Variation
- Starting Position:
- Lie on the back.
- Concentration:
- on the back.
- Breath:
- coordinated with the movement.
- Repetitions:
- 3 times with each leg.
Practice
- Remain lying on the back relaxed. The arms are relaxed beside the body, palms facing upwards.
- Inhaling bend the right leg and take hold of the knee with both hands.
- Exhaling pull the thigh towards the chest, raise the head and touch the knee with the nose or forehead. The left leg remains straight on the floor.
- Inhaling lower the head.
- Exhaling release the knee, straighten the leg and lower it to the floor. Repeat the exercise with the other leg.
Benefits
Improves blood supply to the lower abdominal organs and helps relieve menstrual problems. Stretches the back and hip muscles and encourages healthy digestion.
