This exercise is ideal for those suffering from excessive gas in the stomach and intestinal tract. People with indigestion and other abdominal ailments also find this very useful. Even very old people and obese people find this exercise easy and relief giving.

Lie down flat. Now take a long, deep breath and hold it. During retention of the breath fold your right leg at the knee and press the folded leg with the abdomen. Use both hands in order to get the maximum pressure. Keep the left leg straight. Avoid bending the left knee. Repeat this exercise three times with each leg alternately. Now use both legs and press both the knees against the abdomen, three times, as before.