Did you know Yin Yoga can help your digestion?
Digestion is extremely important to absorbe nutrients and provide your body with energy. However, modern times do not often present us with the right conditions for proper digestion. We are often stressed, on the go and do not place too much importance on eating mindfully. All these things, on top of the widespread growth of chronic condition that involve poor digestion can be extremely frustrating.
Yoga con be extremely beneficial, not only because it can ease stress, but certain postures can gently compress the abdomen. This aids peristalsis, the contraction that moves food through the digestive tract. Therefore, both stress relief and compression can help develop good digestion.
Recent research have shown yoga to be effective in improving gut health. Which is especially true for gastrointestinal conditions such as IBS. Improving overall life quality of the patients by reducing painful symptoms and anxiety.
This Yin Yoga for Digestion video can help you find a daily routine in the comfort of your own home.
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References:
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/anatomyvideos/000097.htm
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26086986/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S154235651630088X
