Pose type Restorative | ||
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Note Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime Also known as The liberated pose, Perfect pose Similar Salabhasana, Siddhasana, Bhujangasana, Vajrasana, Garbhasana | ||
Muktasana, also known as Pavana Muktasana is an Asana. It is translated as Wind Relieving Pose from Sanskrit.
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The name of this pose comes from "mukta" meaning "free", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".
Benefits and Cautions
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.
Be careful while doing this pose if you have lower back or hip injuries.
Publications Featuring Muktasana
References
Muktāsana Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA