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About this Practice
Wind-Relieving Pose — a supine posture that compresses the ascending and descending colon, facilitating the release of trapped gas, stimulating peristalsis, and relieving constipation. The primary asana for the Naval Correction Programme.
How to Practise
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Lie on the back.
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Exhale, draw both knees to the chest.
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Clasp the hands around the shins or the knees.
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Press the knees firmly into the abdomen.
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Lift the head — chin toward knees.
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Hold 30–60 seconds. Breathe deeply. Release on an exhale.
Benefits
- ✓Relieves gas and bloating
- ✓Stimulates intestinal peristalsis
- ✓Massages the colon
- ✓Relieves lower back pain
- ✓Stimulates the navel centre
Health Goals Addressed
⚠️ Cautions & Contraindications
Pregnancy. Recent abdominal surgery. Hernia.
Want to learn this under guidance?
All practices in this library are taught systematically at Nibedita Yoga Training Centre.