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[[File:Muktasana.png|thumb|right|'' Muktasana'']]
'''Muktasana''' <ref name="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'''.
== Benefits Technique in pictures/animation== 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.
==Related Asanas==* [[Sulabh Pawanmuktasana]]* [[Ardha Pawanmuktasana]] ==Special requisites==These are a few points of caution to keep in mind before you do the Pawanmuktasana. * This asana must be avoided if you have had an abdominal surgery recently. Also, people suffering from hernia or piles must avoid this asana.* This asana must not be practiced by pregnant women. Menstruating women can avoid this asana if they are not comfortable.* If you are suffering from heart problems, hyperacidity, high blood pressure, slip disc, hernia, back and neck problems, or a testicle disorder, you must avoid this asana.* If you have had a neck injury, but have a doctor’s approval to practice this asana, your head must remain on the floor as you practice it. ==Initial practice notes==Although you must keep your buttocks lifted off the floor, try to keep your lower back grounded on the floor as you practice this asana.<ref name="Initial practice notes"/> == References ==
<references>
<ref name="MuktasanaTechnique">[httpshttp://enwww.wikipediastylecraze.orgcom/wikiarticles/Mukt%C4%81sana pawanmuktasana-yoga-what-is-it-and-benefits/#gref "Methodology"]</ref> <ref name="Initial practice notes">[http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/pawanmuktasana-yoga-what-is-it-and-benefits/#gref "Beginers tips"]</ref> <ref name="Effects">[http://yogaforyourhealthbenefits.blogspot.com/2013/08/pavana-muktasana-practice-and-benefits.html "wikipediaHealth benefits"]</ref>
</references>
==External Links==
* [https://www.yogaindailylife.org/system/en/level-1/sarva-hita-asanas-part-1/pavana-muktasana Muktasana on yogaindailylife.org]
* [https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/7190/muktasana Muktasana on yogapedia.com]
* [https://daily.bhaskar.com/news/HEA----pawan-muktasana----a-very-powerful-yoga-with-multiple-benefits-for-the-body-4174922-NOR.html Muktasana on bhaskar.com]
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