Yoga for good digestion

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Indigestion can lead to many health issues like bloating, stomach ache, acidity, constipation and loose motion. Digestion of food starts in your mouth and then proceeds to the stomach and then intestines. The food is broken down and absorbed by the body. Waste products from the digestion process are eliminated through the anus and it is called defecation. Proper digestion of food is essential for healthy body. Your eating habits and activities directly affect the digestion process. You can keep your digestive system healthy and strong by changing your lifestyle or eating habits. Here are some yoga asanas to improve digestion and make your gut stronger

"Yoga can aid digestion, elimination (constipation) and bloating by increasing the circulation and energy to these areas," nutritionist and yoga teacher Fiona Tuck told The Huffington Post Australia. "Yoga works on a physical level by stimulating the internal organs via various asanas (positions)


8 Poses for Better Digestion

1.Marjaryasana-Bitilasana (Cat-Cow) ...

2.Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog) ...

3.Trikonasana (Triangle Pose) ...

4.Uttana Shishosana (Extended Puppy Pose) ...

5.Setu Bandha Saravangasana (Bridge Pose) ...

6.Ardha Pawamuktasana (Half Gas Release Pose) ...

7.Supta Matsyendrasana (Supine Twist) ...

8.Savasana (Corpse Pose) 

  • Precautions 

      our clothes should be able to stretch but no be too loose or flowing. ...
    • Bring a "sticky" yoga mat. ...
    • Do not eat any heavy meals less than three hours before the yoga practice. ...
    • Drink as little as possible during the yoga practice - and preferably not at all!



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