Tuesday, 21 October 2014

Pavana Mukthasana - Yoga Postures for Diabetes

Pavana Mukthasana
 
Pavana  means  Air  and Mukti is to free in Sanskrit. 
 
This Asana clears gastric disorders primarily from the body, especially from the stomach.
 
 
Benefits
 
  1. Compression of Abdomen benefits the release of excess gas,
  2. Tightens the intestines.
  3. Saggy stomach gets regularised.
  4. Knee bending benefits the flexibility.
  5. This strengthens the lower back muscles and loosens the spinal vertebrae.
  6. Its good for sterility and menstrual problems.
  7. Ligaments joints nerves gets activated.
 
Avoid 
 
  • People with stiff nerve must do slowly and only to comfort level.
  • Pregnant women should not do this.
  • But they can twist ankle and legs gently for better blood flow.
 
How to do Asana 
 
  • Lie flat, stretch your legs,
  • Slowly fold the knee,
  • Hug the knee with both the hands
  • Slowly bring towards the chest.
  • In final posture compress with chest gently.
  • While doing so lift your head and the mouth sholld touch the knee.
  • This benefits the compression of stomach and abdomen.
  • While bringing the knee closer to the body inhale.
  • In balanced position breath 2 to 3 times.
  • Then while releasing the leg exhale.

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