| Category: |
Yoga Lesson Planner |
| Sub Category: |
Standing |
| Types: |
Balance, Chest Opener, Hip Opener, Pawanmuktasa, Standing, Stretch, Twist |
| Anatomy: |
Arms & Shoulders, Biceps & Triceps, Core, Hips, Knees, Lower Back, Middle Back, Wrists & Arms |
| Chakras: |
Base, Sacral Centre |
| Therapy: |
Back Pain, Poor Posture |
| Drishti: |
Tip Of Nose |
| Dosha: |
Kapha, Pitta |
Start in narrow squat (heels lifted if required). Place palms of hands over front of the knees. On out-breath, bring right knee to floor across the midline (towards left foot). Turn body to the left. Look behind you. Left knee stays as still as possible. Come back to centre. Repeat on other side.
Improves flexibility in hips, knees and ankles. Detoxification.
As you walk forward, bring opposite knee towards or onto the floor.
Abdominal stretch pose is part of the Pawanmuktasana Series III.
Benefits Of Practicing Pawanmuktasana Series III
- Eliminates energy blockages in the spine
- Activate lungs and heart
- Improves endocrine function
- Tones pelvic organs and muscles
- Keeps spine young (flexible)
- Remove energy blockages
- Eliminate stiffness in muscles
- Invigorates endocrine functions
Precautions
If you are pregnant (In second or third trimester), don’t practice this series.
Asanas In This Series:
- Rajju Karshanasana (Pulling The Rope Pose)
- Gatyatmak Meru Vakrasana (Dynamic Spinal Twist Pose)
- Chakki Chalanasana (Churning the Mill Pose)
- Nauka Snachalana Asana (Rowing the Boat Pose)
- Kashtha Takshanasana (Chopping Wood Pose)
- Namaskara Asana (Salutation Pose)
- Vayu Nishkasana (Wind Release Pose)
- Kawa Chalanasana (Crow Walking Pose)
- Udara Akarshanasana (Abdominal Stretch Pose)
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