Pawanmuktasana
Wind-Relieving Pose
Pawanmuktasana, or Wind-Relieving Pose, involves hugging one or both knees to the chest while lying on your back, gently massaging the abdominal organs to relieve trapped gas and support digestion.
How to do Wind-Relieving Pose
- 1Lie on your back with legs extended.
- 2Draw your right knee toward your chest, clasping your hands around your shin.
- 3Hold for 5-8 breaths, optionally rocking gently side to side.
- 4Release, switch legs, then repeat with both knees hugged to the chest together.
Benefits
- Gently massages the abdomen, commonly used to ease bloating and trapped gas
- Releases tension in the lower back
- Simple, accessible pose for most fitness levels
Precautions
- Avoid hugging both knees tightly to the chest during later pregnancy
- Move gently if you have a hernia or recent abdominal surgery
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