8 yoga asanas for better digestion

Here are some yoga asanas that can help you in relief with constipation and are also promote better digestion.

This is a great beginner move for people looking to stretch their obliques, belly muscles, lower and upper back, and shoulders.

Seated Side Bend (Parsva Sukhasana)

The twisting motion of this move is thought to promote bowel regularity by aiding the small and large intestine in peristalsis. This is the movement that propels food and waste through the GI tract.

Seated Twist (Ardha Matsyendrasana)

Supine Spinal Twist Pose is great for stretching the lower back and increasing spinal mobility. People believe it alleviates constipation and bloating and supports general digestion.

Supine Spinal Twist (Supta Matsyendrasana)

Knees to Chest is a gentle movement that can be relaxing and relieve lower back strain. Proponents say it gently massages the large intestine to promote bowel movements.

Knees to Chest (Apanasana)

Cat-Cow Pose transitions between two classic yoga positions: Cat Pose and Cow Pose. Together, they can stretch your back and belly muscles.

Cat-Cow (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)

Cobra Pose mimics a cobra in its upright position. It helps stretch your belly muscles and improve posture, and proponents say it supports general digestion.

Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)

Bow Pose mimics the shape of an archer’s bow. It stretches your back, and proponents say it aids digestion and constipation and alleviates menstrual cramps.

Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)

This is a simple twist that people believe supports digestion by increasing circulation and promoting gut peristalsis.

Belly Twist (Jathara Parivartanasana)