Wind-Removing Pose: Pavanamuktasana

The posture:

The wind-removing pose does just what is says... helps to relieve flatulence! The pose stimulates the ascending, descending and transverse colon as well as the stomach and small intestines.

The order in which the pose is performed helps to stimulate the bowels, so it can help with constipation and improve nutrient absorption. Finally it helps to balance out hydrochloric acid levels in the stomach helping with indigestion and heartburn problems.

• Strengthens abdominal wall, thighs and
• Stretches hip joints.
• Stimulates & massages ascending, descending and transverse colon.

Benefits:

• Regulates and normalizes hydrochloric acid levels in stomach.
• Improves and may cure conditions of constipation, flatulence and hyperacidity.
• Relieves lower back pain.
• Increases peristalsis in the gut.