Yoga Posture for Digestion
Whether the culprit is a big meal, rich food, or something more serious like IBD, bloating and indigestion never feel good. "I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in my early 20's, " says Govind Das, Kirtan musician and owner of Bhakti Yoga Shala in Santa Monica. "After months of crippling sickness and spending eight days in the hospital receiving blood transfusions, I was told I would be on medication to control my Inflammatory Bowel Disease for the rest of my life. But when I took a friend’s suggestion and attended my first yoga class, I knew I had found my path. Through Bhakti Yoga, asana, and Ayurveda, I've been completely medication-free for 11+ years."
With a combination of deep breathing, stretches that target abdominal organs, and twists that massage and wring out stuck intestinal toxins, this sequence relieves a wide range of digestive discomfort (think: gas, bloating, constipation). And the best part? With better digestion comes more energy.
