YOGA FOR A CONSTIPATED STOMACH - I

Exercises to improve digestion
Some diseases are clearly a result of modern day lifestyle where stress has reached its peak and the quality of food is at its worst. Instead of natural foods, man is consuming processed food. One can imagine the number of chemicals in such foods. In this series, we will cover simple yet effective yogic techniques to strengthen your body so that it can digest or eliminate any kind of food.

EXERCISE 1
Step 1: Stand straight, with your feet together and your palms joined in front of your chest Breathe normally.
Step 2: Inhale, keep your palms together and bend your back, stretching your arms over your head.
Step 3: Exhale and bend forward from the hip Place your palms on the floor and your head on your knees Keep your knees straight Hold the position for a few seconds Slowly return to the starting position and relax.

EXERCISE 2
Stand straight with your feet together and your arms by your side Raise one arm sideways to the shoulder level.Turn the palm up and stretch it Exhale, stretching arm over the head and bend the body to one side Hold the position for 10-30 seconds. Inhale, and resume the starting position Repeat with the other side.