Yoga does more than improve flexibility or help you relax. It can also make a real difference to your digestive system. When you practice yoga regularly your digestive organs get stimulated and bloating decreases while your gut works better overall. If you deal with digestive problems adding these eight yoga poses to your daily routine might help you feel much better. Yoga works on your digestive health through gentle movements and specific positions that massage your internal organs.
Seated Forward Fold for Gentle Spine Stretch
The Seated Forward Fold is a gentle pose that helps your digestive system work better. When you fold forward your body puts pressure on your abdomen. This pressure stimulates digestion and increases blood flow to your digestive tract.
Benefits:
Activates the digestive system Reduces constipation Increases flexibility in your spine & hamstrings
Stretch your whole body with this 12-minute routine that’s perfect for breaking up the work day
How to Do It:
Sit on the floor with your legs stretched out in front of you. Take a deep breath in and lengthen your spine. Breathe out as you bend at your hips and fold forward while reaching toward your feet. Stay in this position for 30 seconds to one minute and keep breathing deeply.
Cat Cow Pose to Improve Spinal Mobility
This classic pose works well for improving how your spine moves while also massaging your digestive organs. It helps your digestion by stimulating your abdominal organs & boosting circulation.
Benefits:
Reduces back tension Boosts blood flow to your digestive system Activates peristalsis which is the wave-like muscle movement that pushes food through your digestive tract
How to Do It:
Inhale as you arch your back, dropping your belly toward the floor (Cow Pose).
Exhale as you round your back, bringing your chin to your chest (Cat Pose).
Repeat for 10-15 rounds, moving with your breath.
Downward Facing Dog for Full Body Stretch
The Downward-Facing Dog stretches & strengthens your whole body while helping food move through your intestines. This pose activates your digestive organs and reduces bloating.
Benefits:
Increases blood flow to your abdominal region Releases tightness in your back & legs Supports better digestion and helps your body eliminate toxins
How to Do It:
Begin on your hands and knees with your wrists under your shoulders and knees under your hips. Curl your toes under and raise your hips upward to create an upside-down V shape with your body. Position your hands and feet at shoulder width & push your heels down toward the ground. Stay in this position for 30 seconds to one minute while taking deep breaths.
Twisted Chair Pose to Boost Balance and Core Strength
The Downward-Facing Dog stretches & strengthens your entire body while promoting better intestinal movement. This pose stimulates your digestive system and helps reduce bloating. Benefits:
This position improves blood circulation to your abdominal area and releases tension in your back and legs. It supports healthy digestion and helps your body remove waste and toxins more effectively.
How to Do It:
Start on your hands and knees with your wrists directly under your shoulders & knees under your hips. Tuck your toes under and lift your hips upward to form an inverted V shape with your body. Keep your hands and feet shoulder-width apart and press your heels toward the floor. Hold this position for 30 seconds to one minute while breathing deeply.
Wind Relieving Pose for Digestive Comfort
The Downward-Facing Dog stretches and strengthens your entire body while promoting better intestinal movement. This pose stimulates your digestive system and helps reduce bloating. Benefits:
This position improves blood circulation to your abdominal area and releases tension in your back & legs. It supports healthy digestion and helps your body remove waste and toxins more effectively.
How to Do It:
Start on your hands and knees with your wrists directly under your shoulders and knees under your hips. Tuck your toes under and lift your hips upward to form an inverted V shape with your body. Keep your hands and feet shoulder-width apart and press your heels toward the floor. Hold this position for 30 seconds to one minute while breathing deeply.
Cobra Pose to Strengthen the Lower Back
The Cobra Pose stretches your abdomen and makes your back muscles stronger. This helps your body digest food better & keeps your gut healthy. When you do this pose your digestive organs get more blood flow which helps with digestion.
Benefits:
Makes your digestive system work better Reduces pain in your lower back Helps you stand straighter and move more easily
How to Do It:
Lie on your stomach with your hands under your shoulders. Keep your elbows on the floor & breathe in as you lift your chest & upper belly off the ground. Let your back curve gently. Stay in this position for 15 to 30 seconds and then lower yourself back down slowly.
Child’s Pose for Deep Relaxation and Recovery
The Cobra Pose stretches the abdominal area while strengthening the muscles along your spine. This combination supports better digestion and promotes overall gut health. Practicing this pose increases blood circulation to your digestive organs and enhances their function.
Benefits:
This pose improves how your digestive system processes food. It alleviates discomfort in the lower back region. Regular practice helps improve your posture and increases your range of motion. How to Do It:
Start by lying face down on the floor. Place your palms flat on the ground directly beneath your shoulders. Keep your elbows bent and close to your sides. Take a deep breath in while you gently lift your chest and upper abdomen off the floor. Allow your spine to arch naturally without forcing it. Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds while breathing normally. Slowly lower your body back to the starting position.
Bridge Pose to Activate Hips and Spine
The Cobra Pose stretches your abdominal area and strengthens the muscles that run along your spine. This combination helps your digestion work better and supports your overall gut health. When you practice this pose you increase blood flow to your digestive organs and help them function more effectively.
Benefits:
This pose helps your digestive system break down food more efficiently. It reduces discomfort in your lower back. Doing this pose regularly improves your posture and makes your body more flexible.
How to Do It:
Lie face down on the floor. Put your palms flat on the ground right under your shoulders. Keep your elbows bent and tucked close to your body. Breathe in slowly as you lift your chest & upper abdomen off the floor. Let your spine curve naturally without pushing too hard. Stay in this position for 15 to 30 seconds and breathe normally. Lower your body back down slowly to where you started.
