2. Pawanmuktasana. Procedure: Lie down flat on your back. Breathe evenly. Bend your raised legs at the knees. With your hands, grasp the parts of your legs right below the knees. Pull your knees back towards your head. Now, lift your head off the floor and move it forward till your forehead touches your knees. #Benefits: Favourable improvement in cases of flabby abdomen, sub-normal functions of the abdominal viscera and pelvic organs. Relief in case of chronic constipation and sluggish liver. Shoulder muscles, triceps, gluteus maximus and hamstrings are stretched. #Contraindications: Must be avoided if there is recent abdominal surgery as there is a lot of pressure on the akdomen. Anyone suffering from hernia or piles should avoid this asana. Pregnant women should not practice this asana.