| Category: |
Yoga Lesson Planner |
| Sub Category: |
Standing |
| Types: |
Balance, Chest Opener, Forward Bend, Hip Opener, Inversion, Pawanmuktasa, 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 fingertips under arch of foot, and thumbs on top of feet. On in-breath, bring shoulder blades forward, bring chest between the arms, and chin up. On out-breath lift buttocks up into a Standing Forward Fold (Uttanasana). Straighten legs as much as possible, but do not let go of the feet.
Moves Apanu Vayu downward aiding with eliminative processes of the body.
A) Keep gaze down if you have any neck pain. B) Hold each position for up to 3 breaths.
Standing wind release pose is part of the Pawanmuktasana Series III.Â
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:Â
- 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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