PAWANA MUKTHASAN (Leg Lock Posture)

          PAWANA MUKTHASAN (Leg Lock Posture)

                 This asan helps to remove gaseous accumulations in the stomach.It improves digestion and cures constipation and joint pains.

HOW TO DO:

Step-1:

        Lie flat on the back on a soft blanket.

Step-2:

       Keep the feet together and place the hands by the side of the trunk,palms touching the ground and take few deep breaths .

Step-3:

       while inhaling ,raise the left leg bending at the knee.Keep it at 45 degrees to the ground .Keep the right leg firmly on the ground.

Step-4:

       Hold the left leg at the knee by interlocking the fingers of the hand.

Step-5:

      While exhaling,raise the head and bend the left leg and press the knee to the chest and place the chin above the knee.

Step-6:

     Taking normal breath ,be in the same posture for few seconds.

Step-7:

     Inhale and bring back the head to the ground  as in original position .

Step-8:

     Release the interlocking of hands and place the hands by the side of the trunk .

Step-9:

      While exhaling bring back the leg to the ground gradually.take normal breath.

Step-10:

 The same procedure can be continued with the right leg and also both the legs together at a time.