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How to Do Therapeutic Yoga

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Shana-Asana Yoga Position
Shana-Asana Yoga Position
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Do you have problems with digestion or painful trapped gas? Therapeutic yoga, which helps digestion and flatulence. These simple yoga positions are easy on the stomach and most of all, relaxing. All you need is a few minutes a day to help ease indigestion and relax your worries away!

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Lie flat on the back with your head, neck and trunk in one straight line.

  2. Step 2

    Inhale and raise both legs to a 45 degree angle, without bending the knees.

  3. Step 3

    Bring the legs perpendicular to the ground and complete inhalation.

  4. Step 4

    Bend the knees slowly and bring them toward your chest while exhaling. Keep both hands interlocked around the knees. Keep the knees and toes together.

  5. Step 5

    Raise your head and bring your chin to the knees. Take small breaths in between.

  6. Step 6

    Maintain the position for two to three minutes and then return to Shava-asana Position. Do this asana 3 to 4 times.

Tips & Warnings
  • Use this technique to improve constipation and release gas.
  • Pregnant women and those suffering from lumbar sponditlits and muscle pull should not practice this yoga technique.
  • Patients with neck pain are advised to practice this technique very slowly.
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