yoga routine for improved digestion ✨

hey there, lovely souls! 🌿 today, we’re diving into a calming yoga routine that’s all about giving your digestion a little love.

benefits of yoga for digestion:

1. stress reduction: yoga calms your nervous system, which can help reduce stress-related digestive issues like indigestion and bloating.
2. stimulates blood flow: certain poses in this routine will increase blood flow to your digestive organs, aiding in better digestion.
3. massage for organs: these poses gently massage your digestive organs, encouraging the release of trapped gases and toxins.
4. relieves tension: tension in the abdomen can hinder digestion, but yoga can help release it, improving overall comfort.

let’s roll out our mats and start this feel good routine:

1. seated twist (ardha matsyendrasana):

• muscles worked: obliques, lower back.
• benefits: gentle twist aids in detoxification, massages abdominal organs, and improves digestion.

2. cat-cow stretch (marjaryasana-bitilasana):

• muscles worked: spine, abdominal muscles.
• benefits: promotes spinal flexibility, enhances blood circulation in the abdomen, and massages digestive organs.

3. downward-facing dog (adho mukha svanasana):

• muscles worked: shoulders, core, hamstrings.
• benefits: helps with acid reflux by reversing the flow of digestion, encourages circulation to the abdominal area.

4. seated forward bend (paschimottanasana):

• muscles worked: hamstrings, lower back, and spine.
• benefits: gentle compression of the abdomen stimulates digestive organs, relieving bloating and discomfort.

5. wind-relieving pose (pavanamuktasana):

• muscles worked: abs, thighs, and hips.
• benefits: aids in the elimination of gas, massages the intestines, and enhances digestion.

6. child’s pose (balasana):

• muscles worked: shoulders, hips, back, and thighs.
• benefits: calms the mind, releases tension in the abdomen, and promotes overall relaxation, which is great for digestion.

7. supine twist (supta matsyendrasana):

• muscles worked: obliques, lower back, hips.
• benefits: gentle twist improves digestion, alleviates gas, and releases tension in the spine.

incorporate these poses into your daily practice, and over time, you’ll likely notice improved digestion, reduced bloating, and a greater sense of comfort. remember, yoga is all about listening to your body and finding your own flow, so take it easy, and enjoy the journey to better digestion. 🌱🧘‍♀️🌟