11 Yoga asanas for digestion
Some Yoga postures stimulate, cleanse and support a healthy digestive system. Check out these 11 Yoga asanas for digestion and
Some Yoga postures stimulate, cleanse and support a healthy digestive system. Check out these 11 Yoga asanas for digestion and try to maintain each asana for five sets of no less than 30 seconds.
Updated on Jan 04, 2023 03:50 PM IST 13 Photos
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The human body is an advanced and complex machine that is capable of incredible feats and the body needs nutrients in order to function properly. It gets its nutrients from the foods and beverages we eat but in addition to vitamins, minerals and water, digestion provides your body with proteins, lipids and carbohydrates. If you want to remain healthy, you must ensure that your stomach is functioning properly. The digestive system breaks down nutrients, which the body then absorbs for use in cell growth, repair and energy. Some Yoga postures stimulate, cleanse, and support a healthy digestive system. Vajrasana is the only pose that can be performed immediately after eating. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, Founder of Akshar Yoga Institutions, Himalaya Yoga Ashrama and World Yoga Organisation, revealed to Zarafshan Shiraz a list of 10 Yoga exercises for digestion and encouraged practitioners to try to maintain each asana for five sets of no less than 30 seconds. (Yan Krukau)
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1. Sukhasana (Happy Pose) - Place your palms on the knees while sitting up straight with both legs extended. Fold the left leg and tuck it inside the right thigh. Then, fold the right leg and tuck it inside the left thigh. (Photo by Mor Shani on Unsplash)
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2. Dandasana (Staff Pose) - Sit upright and extend your legs in front of you. Join your legs, bringing your heels together. Maintain a straight back. Tighten your pelvic, thigh, and calves muscles. In order to support your spine, place your palms on the floor next to your hips. Also, relax your shoulders. (Grand Master Akshar)
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3. Malasana (Waste Evacuation Pose) - Starting from a standing position with your arms by your sides, descend your pelvis over your heels by bending your knees. Make sure your feet are firmly planted on the ground. Raise your hands in a prayer position in front of your chest or place them on the floor next to your feet. (Grand Master Akshar)
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