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Pavanmukta Asana, or the Wind Releasing Posture, is a yoga posture that is perfect for bedridden patients, whether they can do it by themselves or with the help of their caregiver.
The Posture
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This posture is easy to perform, and people of every age can practice it.
While lying on the back on a firm surface, ask the bedridden patient to keep the palms down and close to the body. Bring the heels and toes together and keep them loose. The whole body must be straight and the patient must look up to the ceiling and breathe normally.
- Lift one knee up towards the patient’s chest.
- Pull the knee towards the chest and stomach without pulling the ankle.
- In that posture, ask the patient to relax all the muscles and continue to breathe normally. Maintain the posture for 6 to 8 seconds.
- Release by returning the leg back to its original position.
- Repeat with the other leg, pressing against the chest and stomach.
The Benefits
The foot and calf asanas activate the inert lymph and venous blood. These alleviate tiredness and cramps, as well as prevent venous thrombosis, especially in bedridden or post-operative patients.
This posture, specifically, activates the pancreas and other organs within the abdomen, and alleviates wind trouble and acidity. It also loosens the hip joints and stimulates the abdominal muscle and intestines, eliminating constipation and correcting any stomach breakdown.
Pavanmukta Asana is a posture that complements the effects of a low air loss mattress in permanently bedridden patients. Its objective is also to activate important parts and organs in the body, which are compromised due to the regular lack of movement.
Pregnant women should not practice this posture, and people who have had belly surgery, or suffer from hernia and piles, should talk to a yoga expert before performing it.
Rachel Clarkson
Rachel Clarkson is a bed sores specialist and a big fan and promoter of “The Volkner Turning Mattress”: http://www.Volkner.com
The Posture
TO SEE THE IMAGE, PLEASE VISIT http://www.volkner.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Dibujo.bmp
This posture is easy to perform, and people of every age can practice it.
While lying on the back on a firm surface, ask the bedridden patient to keep the palms down and close to the body. Bring the heels and toes together and keep them loose. The whole body must be straight and the patient must look up to the ceiling and breathe normally.
- Lift one knee up towards the patient’s chest.
- Pull the knee towards the chest and stomach without pulling the ankle.
- In that posture, ask the patient to relax all the muscles and continue to breathe normally. Maintain the posture for 6 to 8 seconds.
- Release by returning the leg back to its original position.
- Repeat with the other leg, pressing against the chest and stomach.
The Benefits
The foot and calf asanas activate the inert lymph and venous blood. These alleviate tiredness and cramps, as well as prevent venous thrombosis, especially in bedridden or post-operative patients.
This posture, specifically, activates the pancreas and other organs within the abdomen, and alleviates wind trouble and acidity. It also loosens the hip joints and stimulates the abdominal muscle and intestines, eliminating constipation and correcting any stomach breakdown.
Pavanmukta Asana is a posture that complements the effects of a low air loss mattress in permanently bedridden patients. Its objective is also to activate important parts and organs in the body, which are compromised due to the regular lack of movement.
Pregnant women should not practice this posture, and people who have had belly surgery, or suffer from hernia and piles, should talk to a yoga expert before performing it.
Rachel Clarkson
Rachel Clarkson is a bed sores specialist and a big fan and promoter of “The Volkner Turning Mattress”: http://www.Volkner.com