Ardha Pavanamuktasana & Steps To Do Janu Sirsasana
Ardha pavanamuktasana is an asana which is often recommended for morning exercises to remove confined gas from the intestines. Its name comes from the Sanskrit word Ardha, meaning “Half”, Pavan, meaning “Wind” or “Air”, Mukta meaning “Liberation”, and Asana meaning “Pose”. To do this asana, start lying. At the same time, bring one knee to your chest and squeeze it firmly to stimulate your stomach and digestive organs. The English name for this pose is Half Wind Relieving Pose.
Steps To Do Ardha Pavanamuktasana
- Lie on your back and take out your right knee toward your chest. Cross your fingers an inch or two below the knee joint.
- Keep your chin against your chest with your head on the floor. Gently pull your knees to your chest with your arms, avoiding the ribs.
- Press your shoulders and neck to the floor, keeping your elbows close to your sides. Relax your legs, feet and thighs.
- Inhale and hold 4-8 breaths, inhale deeply into your stomach and press actively against your thighs as you inhale.
- To release: Exhale and keep your arms and legs on the floor.
- Then Repeat on the other side.
Health Benefits Of Ardha Pavanamuktasana
- Half wind relieving pose is most useful to clear unwanted and toxic gases from the digestive system.
- This improves the quality and efficiency of the digestive system.
- It relieves indigestion, gas, constipation, acidity and gas.
- This pose is a therapeutic disorder and menstruation, impotence and infertility.
