Five Yoga Poses for Digestion
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Feeling heavy or sluggish after a big meal? Yoga offers a gentle yet effective way to support digestion and ease post-indulgence discomfort. Through specific poses that massage the abdominal organs, stimulate blood flow, and encourage relaxation, yoga can help alleviate bloating, gas, and sluggish digestion. Whether it’s a few twists to release trapped energy or calming forward folds to soothe the gut, these mindful movements promote harmony in the digestive system. Imogen Smith guides us through simple yet powerful poses to get your digestion back on track.
Thread the Needle – Parsva Balasana
- Therapeutic pose that promotes relaxation
- improves spinal mobility
- Gently compresses abdominal organs aiding digestion and detoxification
- Encourages shoulder mobility
- Re-aligns the body’s energy flow
Either hold or move and wiggle in a way that feels right.
Heart Melting Pose / Extended Puppy Pose – Anahastasana
- Stimulates the heart chakra
- Creates space in chest for deeper breathing
- Enhances posture
- Encourages emotional release
Holding this pose and breathing deeply can open the tough fascia tissue of the upper body to support digestion.
Revolved Side Angle Pose – Parvrtta Parsvakonasana
- Improves spinal flexibility
- Compresses and massages abdominal organs
- Enhances blood flow to spine and digestive system
- Wrings out toxins promoting healthy circulation and cleansing
- Enhances balance and coordination
- Increases energy and vitality
Revolved Yogi Squat - Parvrtta Malasana
- Improves hip flexibility
- Increases spinal mobility
- Supports pelvic floor health
- Promotes healthy digestion and detoxification
- Encourages alignment and length in the spin
- Better circulation and lymphatic drainage
Twisted Easy Cross Legged Pose - Parvrtta Sukhasana
- Sends oxygen/energy to digestive system
- Stimulates internal organs aiding detoxification + digestion
- Promotes blood flow which can help nourish the spinal discs and surrounding tissues
- Improves spinal flexibility
- Balances the body’s energy centres
Something you can do in your chair or as part of your evening routine.
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