Ardha Pawanmuktasana Health Benefits, Meditation Asana Poses Video Online

What is Ardha Pawanmuktasana (Pranayama)? What are the health benefits of Ardha Pawanmuktasana?

Ardha Pawanmuktasana (Ardha - half, Pawan - wind, Mukta - free, to release) is a wind releasing pose that helps in relieving indigestion.

Benefits of Ardha Pawanmuktasana include the following:

- Stretches the neck and back.
- The abdominal muscles are tensed and the internal organs are compressed which increases the blood circulation and stimulates the nerves, increasing the efficiency of the internal organs.
- The pressure on the abdomen releases any trapped gases in the large intestine.
- Blood circulation is increased to all the internal organs.
- Digestive system is improved.
- Relieves constipation.
- Strengthens the lower back muscles and loosens the spinal vertebrae.
- Sterility and impotence.
- Strengthens the back and abdominal muscles
- Tones the leg and arm muscles
- Massages the intestines and other organs in the abdomen
- Helps in digestion and release of gas
- Enhances blood circulation in the hip joints and eases tension in the lower back
- Massages the pelvic muscles and reproductive organs and is beneficial for menstrual disorders.
- Reduces fats in the abdominal area, thighs and buttocks.

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