All of us tend to overindulge from time to time when it comes to satisfying the all consuming beast within us, which we may often refer to as the appetite.
Keeping the above statement in mind, we bring to you a concise list of yoga postures that would let you a feel less heavy even after a sumptuous meal.
Hit the mat some time after your lunch, and break a leg with these yoga poses for the heavy stomach.
Yoga in general aids digestion. Yet the list below has that factor, when it is about getting your bowels moving. This is all about yoga poses after lunch.
Yoga Poses after Lunch
1Balasana
Enfolding the body, is known to massage the organs, and hence stimulate digestion. The pose is said to bring about a calming effect on the systems, bringing about sleep.
2Supta Virasana
Once you are comfortable, you need to lean back, until the back of your head touches the ground, or as far back as you may go, preferably with the hands in an overhead position.
The posture is known to rejuvenate tired legs, and prevents bloating, due to the stretching action it has on the torso. Leaning back creates space in the frontal section of the body, thus catalyzing digestion.
3Padangusthasana
The final position of the asana is achieved, when the big toes are held with two fingers. Beginners may choose to touch the shins or the calves.
The forward fold strengthens the digestive system, by taking pressure off the organs through a gentle inversion, thus aiding the circulation of blood. The fresh circulating blood brings abut digestion.
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4Trikonasana
Point one of your feet towards the lateral direction from your body. With the same hand try to touch the ground, even as you twist your torso with the above arm raised vertically above your body. The positions need to be held for as many breaths, as you may.
This posture is great for warming up all your muscles. The heat thus created, stimulates the digestive system, thus bringing about prompt digestion.
5Parvritta visvavajrasana
The knee needs to be held down by the arm on the same side, while the one on the other side needs to be stretched out in the opposite direction. Hold the position, even as you draw and count your breaths.
A pressure is built up in the abdominal region, which when released, brings about a rush of fresh blood in the region.
6Viparita Kirani
The posture is known to calm the systems, and refuel the energy levels, as well is known to be a cure for insomnia. The inverted position of the intestines, gives the system a break from the effects of gravity and aids movements within the bowels.
7Sirsasana
A balance is needed between your sense of alignment and the core strength of your body. It is best performed under supervision until you have achieved some level of mastery.
It is recommended that at least a break of two to three hours is taken after a heavy lunch, if you plan to perform a headstand.
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By Abhro