10 quick yoga poses for improved digestion

Yoga has many health benefits like increased flexibility, cardio health and energy.

But do you know that it can also help improve your gut and digestion?

A healthy gut helps you maintain a healthy immune system, heart and brain 

A healthy gut also helps you reduce bloating and increase nutrient absorption.

Want to know what yoga poses you should do to improve your gut?

Here they are.

#1 Marjaryasana-Bitilasana (Cat/Cow Pose)

Known as the cat and cow pose, this position massages the internal organs--particularly the stomach and intestines--which can help ease the pain and bloating from a particularly heavy meal or other intestinal issue. 

  1. Simply rotate your spine up and down, rounding the back (the cat) and arching it (the cow) as you breathe. 
  2. Repeat each asana at least ten times, but feel free to continue until you feel you’re comfortable.

    #2 Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)

    The triangle pose puts pressure on the colon, stimulating movement. 

    1. Begin with your right foot placed in front of your body, with the other foot rotated outward about 45 degrees. 
    2. Stretch out both arms and put the right arm on the ground beside your foot, raising your left arm overhead. 
    3. Twist the torso to the left and breathe. 
    4. Then twist your torso to the right and switch the positions of your arms before repeating this pose with the opposite foot.

    #3 Uttana Shishosana (Extended Puppy Pose)

    The extended puppy pose is a great way to relieve stomach cramps. 

    1. Begin kneeling on your mat, and fold your body forward with your arms outstretched (as you would in child’s pose). 
    2. However, instead of resting your thighs and rear on your calves and feet, extend your rear up to the sky for a full stretch along your stomach. 
    3. Rest your head and chest on the floor and breathe into the stretch.

    #4 Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog)

    The downward facing dog pose would help you improve digestion. 

    1. Begin in a plank pose and slowly bring your weight back towards your feet. 
    2. Straighten your arms and create an upside-down “V,” broadening your back and massaging your intestines as you breathe. 
    3. Feel free to rock back and forth or side to side a bit, too. 

    #5 Paschimottasana (Forward Fold Pose)

    A simple forward fold is a great way to massage those intestines while lengthening and stretching the back at the same time.

    1. Start by sitting on your mat with your legs extended in front of you. 
    2. Slowly reach forward with your arms and bend at the hips, until your head touches your knees (or however far you can reach). 
    3. If you need a little help, a yoga block or pillow in your lap can help you feel a bit more comfortable.

    #6 Setu Bandha Saravangasana (Bridge Pose)

    The bridge pose is another method for compressing the digestive organs. This pose also helps to move fresh blood to the heart, which can help keep you refreshed so you don’t nap after a big dinner. 

    1. Begin by laying on your back with your feet flat on the ground. 
    2. Press into the ground and slowly rotate your spine towards the sky, starting at the base. 
    3. Once your back is fully off the ground, hold there and breathe.

    #7 Ardha Pawanmuktasana (Half Wind Release Pose)

    1. Begin lying flat on your mat with your legs extended outward and your arms at your sides. 
    2. Bring your right knee in towards your chest and wrap your hands around your thigh to hold it in place. 
    3. Take a few deep breaths 
    4. Try it out with the left leg.

    #8 Supta Matsyendrasana (Supine Twist)

    This supine twist pose puts pressure on the digestive organs, helping to relieve bloating, cramping, and general discomfort. 

    1. Once you’ve got your right knee pulled towards you (from Ardha Pawanmuktasana), simply take the knee and point it towards the left. 
    2. Try to keep your shoulders flat on the mat, so that your torso is forced to twist and massage those organs. 
    3. After a few deep breaths, twist to the other side with the other leg.

      #9 Savasana (Corpse Pose)

      The Corpse Pose can help oxygenate your organs and get them working more efficiently. However, it will be far more effective after a few of these other poses.

      1. Laying flat on your mat with your arms and legs fully outstretched, centering your mind on your breathing and doing nothing else. 

      #10 Mayurasana (Peacock Pose)

      The peacock pose is considered to be one of the best poses for proper digestion. In fact, yogi pros say that this pose can give you perfect digestion--regardless of your diet! 

      1. Begin by kneeling on your mat, then leaning forward and pressing your palms to the mat with the fingers pointed backwards. 
      2. Slowly extend the legs one leg at a time, until you are in a plank position with all your weight resting on your arms. 
      3. Tense your abdominal muscles as you hold the pose for at least five seconds, breathing all the while.

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