The Sanskrit word pavana means air or wind and mukta means freedom or release, therefore this is the "wind relieving posture" so named because it assists in releasing trapped digestive gas from the stomach and intestines.As mentioned above, practicing the purvana-mukta-asana will help to release gastrointestinal gas. It is also improves other gastrointestinal problems like upset stomachs and constipation by stimulating the abdominal region.
Step by Step
Raise the right leg keeping it straight to about 45 degrees from the ground. Keep the left leg firmly on the ground. Inhale partially.
Place the right led perpendicular to the founds; complete inhalation.
Bend the right leg and press the knees over the chest by holding the legs by interlocked fingers of the head. Exhale. Continue the movement keeping the knee straight and bring the leg perpendicular to the ground.
Take the chin above the knees. Rotate the left leg in an elliptical fashion 5 times in the clockwise direction and 5 times in the anti-clockwise direction. Normally breathing * Returns to Sthiti position through 5 to 8. * Repeat with the left leg.
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