Pavanamuktasana
Pavanamukṭāsana
beginner1 min
Benefits
- Releases trapped gas and bloating
- Massages and tones the colon
- Relieves lower back tension
- Stimulates digestive fire gently
- Excellent for Vata dosha imbalances
Steps
- Lie on your back. Exhale and draw both knees to chest.
- Wrap arms around knees and hug firmly.
- Lift head toward knees for full compression.
- Hold 30–60 seconds, rocking gently side to side.
- Release and repeat with each leg individually.
Caution
- Avoid with recent abdominal or back surgery.