Ajit Karn
Yoga asanas for gastric problems: This yoga pose, as its name suggests, is excellent for releasing abdominal gas. Pawanmuktasana is pronounced as PUH-vuhn-mukt-AAHS-uh-nuh.
Pavana = wind, mukta = relieve or release, Asana = Posture or Pose
Why is Wind-Relieving Pose (Pawanmuktasana) essential in dealing with gas and constipation problems?
In India, there is a very old proverb that states, “If the brain and stomach are healthy, then a man is wealthy”; that is, if the mind is at ease and the stomach is healthy, then the individual is physically and mentally healthy. In fact, the two are intertwined; therefore, to have a tranquil mind, it is crucial that our digestive system remains healthy, and the Wind-Relieving Pose (Pawanmuktasana) yoga pose is an ideal remedy for gas and constipation, two nagging gastrointestinal problems.
Here are defining of Yoga asanas for gastric problems
How to do Wind-Relieving Pose (Pawanmuktasana)
- Lie on your back with your feet together and arms beside your body.
- Breathe in and as you exhale, bring your right knee towards your chest and press the thigh on your abdomen with clasped hands.
- Breathe in again and as you exhale, lift your head and chest off the floor and touch your chin to your right knee.
- Hold it there, as you take deep, long breaths in and out.
- Checkpoint: As you exhale, tighten the grip of the hands on the knee and increase the pressure on the chest. As you
inhale, loosen the grip. - As you exhale, come back to the ground and relax.
- Repeat this pose with the left leg and then with both the legs together.
- You may rock up and down or roll from side to side 3-5 times and then relax.
Benefits of the Wind-Relieving Pose (Pawanmuktasana)
- Strengthens the back and abdominal muscles
- Tones the leg and arm muscles
- Massages the intestines and other organs in the abdomen
- Helps in digestion and release of gas
- Enhances blood circulation in the hip joints and eases tension in the lower back
Contraindications of the Wind-Relieving Pose (Pawanmuktasana)
- Avoid practicing Wind-Relieving Pose (Pawanmuktasana) if you are facing the following health issues: high blood pressure, heart problem, hyperacidity, hernia, slip disc, testicle disorder, menstruation, neck and back problems.
- And after the second trimester of pregnancy.
Above are defining of Yoga asanas for gastric problems, hope it may be helpful to you
Also read: Yoga asanas for good digestion
