| Category: |
Yoga Lesson Planner |
| Sub Category: |
Standing |
| Types: |
Balance, Chest Opener, Forward Bend, Hip Opener, Pawanmuktasa, Prone, Standing, Stretch |
| 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 wide legged squat with hands in Namaste (elbows and inside of knees touching). On in-breath, slowly raise the head. Chest follows through resulting in a small back arch at shoulder blades.
On out-breath, bring arms forward and straight with palms together. Head is between arms with chin tucked in and gaze to floor. Return to start.
Stretches thighs, knees, shoulders and arms. Increases flexibility of spine and hips.
A) Use blocks for support if squat is difficult to maintain. B) Keep gaze down if the neck does not permit. C) Can hold in each position for up to 3 breaths.
Salutation Pose 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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