Basic yoga asanas for intestinal problems

There are several digestive disorders that can be caused by intestinal problems. There are several yoga asanas that can help cleanse different parts of the digestive system, including the intestines, such as:

• Uttana Padasana (The Extended Love Pose)
• Parsarita Padotanasana (The Standing Straddled Forward Bend Pose)
• Tadasana (The Mountain Pose)

Before practicing any of the yoga postures mentioned above, it is important for a person to learn about the strengths and limitations of his or her body and then practice accordingly. If the body is pushed beyond a point, it could have several harmful effects on the body. Therefore, even the easiest or basic exercises, like basic yoga asanas for stomach reduction should be practiced under the guidance of a qualified teacher. It is always advisable to undergo a detailed physical exam before taking up any form of yoga.

The most dangerous fat, in the human body is contained in the region of abdomen, in the organs and deep within the belly. Abdominal fat works differently from fat elsewhere in the body. For one thing, it has a greater blood supply. Besides, it also has more receptors for cortisol, a stress hormone. Throughout the day, Cortisol levels are rising and falling within the body as a natural course of action. However under constant stress, the amount of Cortisol produced remains high.

As a result of wrong lifestyle wrong eating habits and high stress - and, consequently, high cortisol levels - more and more fat settles down in the abdominal area. This is because there are more Cortisol receptors here. TheseYoga poses and exercises will definitely help you get rid of that intra-abdominal fat. In the process they will also help you bring down your risk for some chronic illnesses.

• Pavanamuktasana - Wind Relieving Pose
• Bhujangasana - Cobra Pose
• Dhanurasana - Bow Pose
• Paschimottanasana - Seated hands to feet pose
• Uddiyana Bandha - Stomach Lift, Abdominal Lift
• Dandayamana-Dhanurasana- Standing Bow Pulling Pose

Also try and practice Surya Namaskar as often as possible. It is best done in the early mornings, since the morning and evenings the sun tends to radiate more ultraviolet rays. Even in the Western world, medical practitioners are making use of suns rays as a powerful therapeutic agent. This is more so in the treatment of diseases. is a flowing process of Yoga poses and breathing techniques. It helps burn abdominal fat, lends elasticity to the spine and limbs while enhancing breathing capacity.

Essentially, Surya Namaskar consists of twelve spinal positions. Each one stretches a variety of ligaments and gives different movements to your spinal column. This is because it is bent, alternatively, forward and backward with deep breathing.

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