Yoga asanas for gastric problems

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)

1.        Lie on your back with your feet together and arms beside your body.

2.        Breathe in and as you exhale, bring your right knee towards your chest and press the thigh on your abdomen with clasped hands.

3.        Breathe in again and as you exhale, lift your head and chest off the floor and touch your chin to your right knee.

4.        Hold it there, as you take deep, long breaths in and out.

5.        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. 

6.        As you exhale, come back to the ground and relax.

7.        Repeat this pose with the left leg and then with both the legs together.

8.        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)

1.        Strengthens the back and abdominal muscles

2.        Tones the leg and arm muscles

3.        Massages the intestines and other organs in the abdomen

4.        Helps in digestion and release of gas

5.        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

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