Pavanamuktasana

Wind Removing Pose

Wind Removing Pose is a knees-toward-chest posture; its traditional name is not a promise to treat digestive symptoms.

Type: Restorative
Focus: Restorative
Foundational ยท 2/10

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How to do this pose

  1. Lie on the back with knees bent and bring one thigh toward the torso.
  2. Hold behind the thigh or over the shin without squeezing the knee; add the second leg only if breathing stays easy.
  3. Release one foot at a time and rest with both feet grounded.

Before you begin

Avoid strong abdominal compression in pregnancy or after surgery; stop for hip pinching.

What you should feel

Mild thigh-to-torso contact without abdominal discomfort.

Benefits

Explores comfortable hip flexion and gentle back-body release.

Common mistakes

Pulling hard or holding the breath to compress the abdomen.

Modifications

Practise one leg at a time with the head resting down.

Prep Poses

Constructive rest

Follow-Up Poses

Savasana; constructive rest

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Practise one leg at a time with the head resting down.