Wind Release

Sanskrit Name:	Supta Pawanmuktasana
Similar Pose Names:	Pawanmuktasana,Gas release,Resting gas release,Apasana
Category:	Seated & Floor
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Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Seated & Floor
Types:	Stretch, Hip Opener, Seated & Floor, Supine
Anatomy:	Arms & Shoulders, Biceps & Triceps, Core, Hamstrings, Hips, Lower Back, Middle Back, Psoas, Wrists & Arms
Chakras:	Base, Solar Plexus Centre
Therapy:	Constipation, Fatigue
Drishti:	Up
Dosha:	Pitta, Kapha

Lie in Base position. Bend both knees. Bring thighs to chest. Interlock fingers. Clasp hands on shins (just below knees). Deep inhale. Holding breath, raise head and shoulders (try to place nose in the space between two knees). Hold breath in raised position for a few seconds. Slowly lower head, shoulders & legs while breathing out. Repeat.

Strengthens lower back. Massages spine, abs & digestive organs.

High blood pressure. Back pain. Sciatica. Slipped disc.

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