Digestive issues are common with a lot people these days. A lot of factors lead to a poor digestive system but the most common factor is unhealthy lifestyle habits and poor dietary choices. A few and most common symptoms of a poor digestive system is frequent tummy aches, constipation, joint stiffness, frequent heartburn, bloating, flatulence, even skin problems. Apart from making lifestyle changes like eating a well-balanced meals, lowering your dairy and sugar intake and drinking more water, you could incorporate these five uncomplicated yoga poses into your daily exercise routine to have a better digestive system, among other benefits.
The Bow
This is done by lying, face-down on the floor with your legs bent behind you. Try to enclose your ankles with your palms and stretch them by bending your elbows. For optimum effectiveness, pull your shoulders back and inhale and exhale deeply as you can. Repeat for 7-9 times daily.
Child’s Pose
This is a very popular pose in yoga, known for its multiple benefits. You start by sitting on your heels then bending forward so your forehead is placed on the floor. Place your arms by your side and try to relax them as much as possible. Do some belly breathing and put pressure on your heels through your heels. Stay in this position for about five minutes and repeat at-least twice daily.
Crocodile Pose
This is pretty basic but still has tons of benefits. Just lie on your stomach and place your forehead on the floor. Intertwine your fingers and stretch your forward. Remember to inhale and exhale deeply for optimum oxygen intake. Hold this position for five minutes and repeat at least five times daily.
Corpse Pose
Lie on your back with your spine lengthened and neck straightened. Inhale deeply and raise your arms over your head and stretch. Exhale slowly and repeat about 5 time daily. For a more advanced version, flex your toes and place/ stretch your arms towards your feet.
Neck Rolls
You could sit on your heels, on a chair or on the floor for this. Breathe deeply to relax your muscles. Now lower your chin to your chest and do a clockwise rotation slowly. Repeat five times then turn it anti-clockwise.
Boat Pose
For the starting position, lie on your back with your feet outstretched and your hands placed beside your hips. Inhale deeply and activating your core, peel your head, legs and arms off the floor. Exhale and stretch your arms in front of you, shoulder length. Hold the position for 3 breaths and lower back down slowly. Repeat 5 times.
Frog Pose
This exercise is quite easy to do and very popular for relieving flatulence. You start by sitting on your heels and pressing your knees together. Place your palms on your midsection, one over the other. Bend forward and raise your head while inhaling. Hold this position for a minute then sit up slowly. Exhale and relax your muscles
Consistency is the key to getting results when it comes to these exercises. Remember the saying ‘Yoga is a way of life’? It is. But doing it with the right technique also matters a lot, as well.
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