Apanasana (Knees to Chest)

Apanasana

Ardha Apanasana

Pavanmuktasana

“pavana” = wind

“mukta” = to liberate or to free

Wind-Relieving Pose

Apanasana

• Knees to Chest
• Also known as: Moving Outwards and Eliminating Force Posture
• Some sources refer to this pose as Apanasana and others call it Pavanmuktasana.
• Other sources designate Pavanmuktasana as the name for drawing in one knee and Apanasana as the name for drawing in both.
• Pavanmuktasana is also the name given to a joint freeing series used in yoga therapy.

Heart of Pose

• Forward Bend