Flow for Your Gut: Yoga for Digestion

Hey there, Yogis!

Feeling bloated? Yoga can help with digestive health. Through gentle twists and mindful movement, you can stimulate your digestive organs, relieve discomfort, and restore balance to your body.

This week, we’re focusing on poses and techniques to help your gut feel its best. Let’s get moving and boost your digestion naturally!

Yoga Deep Dive 
The Science of Yoga and Digestive Health

Did you know your gut is often called your "second brain"? Yoga improves digestive health through movement and impacts your nervous system, microbiome, and stress levels. Here’s the science behind it:

Activates the Parasympathetic Nervous System

• Yoga stimulates the "rest-and-digest" state, where your parasympathetic nervous system takes over.

• This activation relaxes your intestinal muscles, improves peristalsis, and ensures your digestive system works more efficiently.

Reduces Inflammation

• Chronic inflammation can disrupt gut health and digestion. Yoga lowers stress-induced inflammation by decreasing cortisol levels, creating a calmer environment for your gut.

Enhances Gut Microbiome

• Studies show that mindfulness practices like yoga can positively influence the gut-brain axis, encouraging a balanced microbiome.

• A healthy gut microbiome is essential for breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and producing key vitamins.

Supports the Vagus Nerve

• Twists, forward folds, and breathwork stimulate the vagus nerve, a key player in digestion.

• A well-functioning vagus nerve improves digestive enzyme secretion, reduces bloating, and aids nutrient absorption.

Improves Blood Circulation

• Yoga increases blood flow to abdominal organs, delivering oxygen and nutrients needed for optimal gut function.

• This enhanced circulation also helps clear toxins, keeping your gut healthy.

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Practice of The Day 
Reclined Twist (Supta Matsyendrasana)

Reclined Twist gently compresses the digestive organs, promoting detoxification and relieving discomfort from bloating or sluggish digestion. It’s a calming, effective addition to any yoga practice.

How to Practice:

1. Lie on your back with your legs extended.

2. Bend your right knee and bring it across your body to the left, allowing your right hip to lift.

3. Extend your right arm to the side, keeping your shoulders grounded.

4. Turn your head to the right, and hold the twist for 5–7 breaths.

5. Return to center and repeat on the other side.

Yoga in Everyday Life
Knees-to-Chest Pose

When you’re short on time but need digestive relief, Knees-to-Chest Pose is your go-to move. This reclined pose gently compresses your digestive organs, relaxes your lower back, and helps relieve bloating, making it perfect for a quick reset anytime.

How to Practice:

• Lie on your back with your legs extended.

• Bring your knees toward your chest, wrapping your arms around your shins.

• Rock gently side to side, massaging your lower back and abdomen. Hold for 5–10 breaths.

That’s it for this week, yogis! Yoga is a simple and effective way to support your digestive health and feel more comfortable in your body.

Try these poses today and notice the difference they make. For a full digestion-focused yoga flow, check out our Instagram. Don’t forget to share this newsletter with someone who could use a gut-friendly routine.

Until next time, namaste
The Yoga Daily Team