On World Digestive Health Day (2024), digestion is the process by which food is broken down to release nutrients into the body and aid in the removal of pollutants. In Ayurveda, the term “agni” refers to the digestive fire that aids in food digestion and maintains a balanced metabolism—a vital component of nutrition knowledge and consciousness. According to a recent poll, 7 out of 10 Indians have problems with their stomach and digestive systems. Of these, 12% have problems every day and 59% have problems once a week.
The reason for this is that a weak Agni slows down digestion, which leaves the body with more toxins and less energy. Fortunately, there is a remedy for this: yoga. This article will teach you how to perform five yoga asanas that can help you maintain intestinal health and enhance digestion.
Top 7 Yoga asanas to support digestion and good gut health
Top five yoga asanas to support digestion and promote good gut health.
Pavanamuktasana (Wind-Relieving Pose)
An efficient yoga pose that relieves bloating and helps you expel gas is called pawanmuktasana. This yoga pose is performed by lying on your back, bringing your knees to your chest, and holding the pose with your hands. This pose helps yoga enhance digestion and treat constipation by gently massaging the intestines and abdominal area.
Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
Trikonasana is one of the yoga poses that stimulates the abdominal organs, aiding in digestion. Place your feet shoulder-width apart, lean sideways, and attempt reaching with one hand to your toes and the other towards the sky. Indigestion is relieved as the digestive organs are compressed in this stance.
Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
In order to maintain intestinal health, bhujangasana strengthens your abdominal muscles and increases blood circulation. Starting with your hands beneath your shoulders, raise your chest off the floor, and make sure your lower body is grounded while you lie on your stomach. This position reduces tension and aids in the normal operation of the digestive system.
Marjariasana (Cat-Cow Pose)
In order to support digestion, marjariasana is a moderate flow between the cat and cow poses that works the stomach muscles and encourages bowel movement. Putting your hands on your knees, inhale to arch your back, and exhale to round your spine are the first steps in performing this asana.
Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)
An efficient yoga pose to ease digestive problems and stimulate your digestive system. With your back straight, sit on your outstretched legs and lean forward to touch your toes. By compressing the abdomen, this pose enhances digestion by stimulating the kidneys, liver, and intestines.
How is Yoga linked with healthy digestive health?
Because specific yoga poses stimulate and massage your internal organs, they are believed to support digestion. These positions improve blood flow, which facilitates better digestion along with increased movement, stress relief, and mobility.
