Eka Pāda Pavanamuktāsana

Eka meas one. Pāda means leg. Pavana means air, gas. Mukta means liberation, release.

Technique:

• Lie flat on the back on the ground.
  
• Inhale raise the right leg up to 900. Fold the leg at the knee.
  
• Exhale, hold the right knee with interlocked fingers. 
  
• Pull the leg down towards chest.
  
• Hold the pose with normal breathing for 30 sec.
  
• Inhale lift the leg up to 900.
  
• Exhale, bring the leg down to the ground.
  
• Repeat the same with the left leg.
  

Benefits:

• Strengthens the knees.
  
• Relaxes the lower back muscles.
• Helps people with Gastric problem.
  

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