Yoga for digestive system: 5 poses for enhanced gut health
lifestyle Feb 19 2024
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1. Bridge Pose
By opening up the front body and compressing the back body, this pose stimulates digestion, improves metabolism, and encourages the flow of energy throughout the body.
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2. Supine Twist
This pose helps to improve circulation to the abdominal organs, relieve bloating and gas, and massage the intestines, promoting optimal digestive function.
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3. Child's Pose
By surrendering to gravity in this pose, you can encourage the release of tension and congestion in the digestive tract, allowing for smoother digestion.
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4. Seated Forward Bend
It helps to relieve tension in abdomen, stimulate peristalsis (wave-like contractions of the intestines), and improve bowel regularity, making it beneficial for digestive health.
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5. Downward-Facing Dog
By elongating the spine and engaging the abdominal muscles, this pose helps to improve circulation to the digestive organs, promoting better digestion and nutrient absorption.