Constipation is very rarely serious but it is extremely uncomfortable, often painful and sometimes debilitating, getting in the way of our daily lives. Here are best yoga poses that can help you get relief from constipation naturally.
Constipation is the sign of the poor digestive system. Colon absorbs more amount of water from food so that the person finds difficult to expel (drive out) stool on a daily basis. In this situation the food moves slowly through colons. So more water the colon will absorb from food. In result person suffers from hard and dry stool. It is very painful to empty the stomach. In case of constipation the gas problem is also more common.
Constipation Symptoms and Indigestion:
Constipation Symptoms
- Pain and Fullness in the upper part of body like chest pain
- Poor appetite
- Feeling weak
- Gas problem
- Bloating in the stomach
- Burning in the stomach
- Headaches
- Mouth ulcer
- Heartburn
- Nausea
- Coated tongue
- Acidic taste
- Less bowel movements
- Difficult to pass stools due to hardness
- Bad breath
- Dark eye circles
Yoga Poses To Cure Constipation:
Here are best yoga poses that can help you get relief from constipation naturally. Try them at home to have a healthy digestive system.
Child’s Pose
This pose will relieve the pain experienced with constipation by pushing on the lower abdomen with the knees. Start by sitting with your knees bent resting on top of your feet. Move from the top of your hips forward, keeping your back straight, and eventually bringing your torso forward so that your shoulders and arms lie outstretched in front of you. Hold for 30 seconds and let the weight of your knees pushing into your lower abdomen provide relief.
Corpse Pose
This is another yoga pose that helps get relief from constipation and other digestive problems. Even diabetics can try this yoga posture. You can also fight stress, body pain and work pressure with corpse pose.
Wind Relieving Pose
There should be no doubt that this type of pose will help with relieving constipation. Start by lying down on your mat. Make sure your spine and tailbone are planted comfortably into the ground. Bend the right knee and bring it into your chest. Place your hands on top of one another on top of the bent shin and pull your shin into your belly. Repeat on the other side to relieve the bloating and painful gas associated with constipation.
Gas Release Pose
The name of this pose says it all. It compresses your ascending and descending colon to stimulate the nerves and aid in digestion. This pose presses on the abdomen to release any trapped gas in the large intestine and relieves constipation. Lying on your back, bring both knees to your chest and wrap your arms around your shins. Pull your knees toward your chest and bring your chin toward your knees. Hold this pose and release before repeating. You can also bring one leg toward the chest at a time to stimulate one side of your colon at a time.
Yoga Poses To Cure Constipation
Triangle Pose
This pose not only stretches out your legs and alleviates back tension, but it helps improve digestion as it tones the pelvic organs. There is a slight twist, which helps get the food in your stomach moving. Step your right foot 3-4 feet in front of the left. Your right foot should be facing forward, while your left foot can slightly face out. Both feet should be fully on the ground with legs straight. Reach your right hand and rest it on your right shin, keeping your legs straight. Reach your left hand toward the ceiling. If you have the balance, look toward your left hand to get a nice twist in your lower back and internal organs. Hold for one minute before switching sides.
Extended Puppy Pose
This pose is the perfect way to relax after the challenging triangle poses. This pose may seem easy, but it stretches out the front of your body giving your belly a long stretch that relieves cramps from overeating. Start on your hands and knees making sure your hands and shoulders are aligned as well as your hips and knees. Keeping your hips directly over your knees, walk your hands forward so that your forehead or chin can rest on the floor. Make sure your hips aren’t too far forward or too far back.
Plough Pose
To get rid of constipation and spinal cord pain, try this yoga poses. Halasana yoga also keeps healthy thyroids and parathyroid glands that prevents diabetes mellitus.
