Muktāsana

Muktasana, also known as Pavana Muktasana is an Asana. It is translated as Wind Relieving Pose from Sanskrit.

The name of this pose comes from "mukta" meaning "free", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".[1][2][3]

Benefits and Cautions

This pose is restorative and supine (reclining, done on the back). It helps stimulate the internal organs of the torso and open the front of the hip joint.

Be careful while doing this pose if you have lower back or hip injuries.[1][2][3]

Publications Featuring Muktasana

References

  1. 1 2 "Pavana Muktasana". www.theyogatutor.com. Retrieved 2016-06-26.
  2. 1 2 Gear, 14 Wind Relieving Pose with Caprice Boisvert-Must Have Yoga (2014-04-25). "Pawana-muktasana (Wind Releasing Pose) for strong core and healthy back". Yoga With Subhash. Retrieved 2016-06-26.
  3. 1 2 "Half Wind Relieving Pose". Retrieved 2016-06-26.
  4. Mittra, Dharma (2003-04-01). Asanas: 608 Yoga Poses. Novato, Calif.: New World Library. ISBN 9781577314028.
  5. Rhodes, Darren; Sell, Christina; Longstaff, Michael (2013-02-10). Huang, Ellen, ed. Yoga Resource Practice Manual. Tirtha Studios & Yo Productions.
  6. Sparrowe, Linda; Martinez, David (2008-01-08). Yoga. New York: Universe. ISBN 9780789399878.
  7. Lacerda, Daniel (2015-11-10). 2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses. Black Dog & Leventhal. ISBN 9781631910104.
  8. Andiappan, Yogananth (2007-01-01). Yogananth Andiappan - Yoga From the Heart. International Yoga Academy Lim. ISBN 9789889982812.


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