Correct Technique of Pawanmuktasana for Digestive System
Pawanmuktasana or
Wind-Relieving Pose is as easy as the easy pose, and it is one of the basic
yoga poses that need to be practiced in the Desi way to ease digestion and help
those who are suffering from digestion troubles. Here, you lie down flat on the
back, then, flex your knees and pull them closer to the chest, touching the
abdomen, and then take some breaths. This is one of the simplest and the most
effective positions designed to help with the functioning of the stomach and
improvement of digestion.
Benefits for Digestive Health:
- Relieves gas and
bloating: In relief of bloatedness; Pawanmuktasana can help get rid of trapped
gas hence, the symptoms associated with it. This helps to make you feel so much
lighter and comfortable.
- Stimulates
digestion: The deep breathing in along with the compression and stretching of
the abdomen increases the digestive fire. This makes digestion as well as the
overall metabolism of the foods consumed to be well enhanced.
- Relaxes abdominal muscles: The pose relieves tension in
the abdomen which contains muscles such as the rectus abdominis that can hinder
digestion. This results into efficient functionality of the organs.
- Massages internal organs: The hugging of the knees towards
the chest also sways and rubs the stomach, intestines, liver and other
digestive organs mildly. This enhances the blood circulation thus leading to
improved digestion.
- Relieves constipation: By increasing the digestive fire
and relaxing the abdomen, Pawanmuktasana treats some of the major factors
responsible for constipation and, therefore, can be considered a mild laxative.
Conclusion:
Including simple exercises like Pawanmuktasana to one’s
practice routine can be a big boost in preventing digestive complications in
future. The pose is easy, it only requires a few minutes and it has a number of
benefits for the digestive system but it is part of the Desi heritage. So do
give it a try and see your digestion improve!
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