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    Yoga Poses for Digestion

    When you’re gut is off, your whole day can follow suit. Use these yoga poses for digestion to regulate your bowels, decrease bloat, and feel better overall.

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    • Yoga Poses for Back Pain
    • Yoga Poses for Calm
    • Yoga for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Yoga Poses for Depression
    • Yoga Poses for Digestion
    • Yoga Poses to Boost Your Energy
    • Yoga for Fatigue
    • Yoga and Fitness: Poses for Athletes
    • Yoga Poses for Flexibility
    • Yoga Poses for Headaches
    • Yoga for High Blood Pressure
    • Yoga Poses for Insomnia
    • Yoga Poses for Menopause
    • Yoga Poses for Menstruation
    • Yoga for Neck Pain
    • Yoga Poses for Osteoporosis
    • Pregnancy Yoga Poses
    • Yoga Poses for Sciatica
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      Beginner Yoga Poses

      Bharadvaja’s Twist

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      Forward Bend Yoga Poses

      Big Toe Pose

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      Core Yoga Poses

      Boat Pose

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      Backbend Yoga Poses

      Bow Pose

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      Backbend Yoga Poses

      Bridge Pose

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      Backbend Yoga Poses

      Cobra Pose

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      Forward Bend Yoga Poses

      Downward-Facing Dog Pose

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      Beginner Yoga Poses

      Extended Side Angle Pose

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      Poses by Type

      Extended Triangle Pose

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      Backbend Yoga Poses

      Fish Pose

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      Beginner Yoga Poses

      Half Lord of the Fishes Pose

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      Balancing Yoga Poses

      Half Moon Pose

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      Forward Bend Yoga Poses

      Head-to-Knee Pose

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      Beginner Yoga Poses

      Hero Pose

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      Poses by Level

      Heron Pose

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      Beginner Yoga Poses

      How to Practice High Lunge

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      Beginner Yoga Poses

      Pyramid Pose | Intense Side Stretch Pose

      Beginner Yoga Poses

      Legs Up the Wall Pose

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      Backbend Yoga Poses

      Locust Pose

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      Hip-Opening Yoga Poses

      Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi III

      Binding Yoga Poses

      Rope Pose

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      Binding Yoga Poses

      Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi I

      Poses by Type

      Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose I

      Poses by Level

      Reclining Hero Pose

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      Yoga Poses for Digestion

      7 Yoga Poses for When You Can’t…Go

      Feeling a little blocked? These moves can coax your body to cooperate.

      YJ Editors
      Updated Apr 24, 2025
      Practice Yoga

      8 Yoga Poses for Better Digestion

      Slow down and soothe discomfort.

      Casey Coviello and YJ Editors
      Updated Nov 26, 2024
      Hip-Opening Yoga Poses

      Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi III

      Sometimes called the Sage's Pose, Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi III (Marichyasana III) is a wise addition to any practice.

      Updated Mar 27, 2025
      Beginner Yoga Poses

      Legs Up the Wall Pose

      There's a general consensus among modern yogis that Viparita Karani or Legs Up the Wall Pose may have the power to cure whatever ails you.

      YJ Editors
      Updated Feb 27, 2025
      Beginner Yoga Poses

      Pyramid Pose | Intense Side Stretch Pose

      Parsvottanasana encourages balance, body awareness, and inspires confidence.

      Updated Mar 24, 2025
      Yoga Poses for Digestion

      These Yoga Poses Will Relieve Even the Worst Bloating

      A practice to get rid of (super) annoying discomfort.

      Ellen O'Brien
      Updated Oct 29, 2024
      Balancing Yoga Poses

      Supported Headstand

      Standing on your head in Salamba Sirsasana strengthens the whole body and calms the brain.

      YJ Editors
      Updated Mar 24, 2025
      Forward Bend Yoga Poses

      Downward-Facing Dog Pose

      One of yoga's most widely recognized poses, Adho Mukha Svanasana strengthens the core and improves circulation, while providing a delicious, full-body stretch.

      YJ Editors
      Updated Jul 23, 2025
      Poses by Type

      Extended Triangle Pose

      Extended Triangle Pose is a quintessential standing pose that stretches and strengthens the whole body.

      YJ Editors
      Published Nov 11, 2021
      Backbend Yoga Poses

      Bridge Pose

      Setu Bandha Sarvangasana can be whatever you need—energizing, rejuvenating, or luxuriously restorative.

      YJ Editors
      Published Nov 10, 2021
      Beginner Yoga Poses

      Standing Forward Bend

      Uttanasana will wake up your hamstrings and soothe your mind.

      Updated Mar 23, 2025
      Beginner Yoga Poses

      Extended Side Angle Pose

      Find length in your side body, from your heel to your fingertips with Extended Side Angle Pose.

      YJ Editors
      Updated Mar 22, 2025
      Poses by Type

      Revolved Triangle Pose

      As a counterpose to Utthita Trikonasana and preparation for seated forward bends and twists, this pose is key to a skilled practice.

      Updated Mar 22, 2025
      Backbend Yoga Poses

      Bow Pose

      Bend back into the shape of a bow to feel energetically locked, loaded, and ready to take aim.

      YJ Editors
      Updated Feb 25, 2025
      Poses by Type

      Revolved Side Angle Pose

      This revolved variation of Utthita Parsvakonasana requires a lot of flexibility to twist so deeply and ground the back heel.

      Published Sep 27, 2021
      Binding Yoga Poses

      Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi I

      Folding into Marichyasana I or Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi I calms your mind, extends your spine, and gives your internal organs a healthy squeeze.

      Updated Mar 27, 2025
      Yoga Poses for Digestion

      These 5 Yoga Practices Will Relieve Your Heartburn

      So, you got a little overzealous with the chili peppers last night? Fear not, yoga can help ease your indigestion.

      Kyle Houseworth
      Published Aug 13, 2021
      Ayurveda

      Tiffany Cruikshank’s Yoga Tricks for Better Digestion

      Yoga Medicine founder Tiffany Cruikshank offers four tricks for fine-tuning your body’s digestive process with yoga.

      Tiffany Cruikshank
      Updated Dec 9, 2025
      Ayurveda

      A Kundalini Yoga Practice for Healthier Digestion

      This Kundalini Yoga sequence supports ideal digestion by increasing energy at the navel point and keeping the digestive organs strong and flexible.

      Ashlee Moosbrugger
      Published Dec 16, 2015
      Beginner Yoga How-To

      Not Flexible? You Need This Seated Forward Bend

      So you think you can't do yoga? Flexibility develops over time. Practicing Janu Sirsasana is a start.

      Nikki Costello
      Published Sep 30, 2013
      Poses by Type

      Healthy Digestion with a Twist

      Try this torso-toning twisting sequence for better digestion.

      Jennifer Rodrigue, sequence by Peter Sterios
      Updated Jan 20, 2025
      Beginner Yoga How-To

      Need a Vacation? Take Reclining Bound Angle Pose

      We can't give you more PTO, but we can teach you how to cruise into Supta Baddha Konasana to recharge.

      Cyndi Lee
      Published Jul 6, 2011
      Beginner Yoga How-To

      Give Yourself Props in Hero Pose

      Grit your teeth and curse your teacher or give your body the support it needs to get more out of the pose.

      Cyndi Lee
      Published Jun 24, 2011
      Beginner Yoga How-To

      What You Need to Know Before Practicing Shoulderstand

      There are benefits to being upside down.

      Marla Apt
      Updated Jan 14, 2025
      Beginner Yoga Poses

      How to Practice High Lunge

      Counteract the effects of Modern-Day Sitting Syndrome by lengthening your hip flexors in High Lunge.

      YJ Editors
      Published Feb 12, 2008
      Beginner Yoga How-To

      Stop Slouching! Improve Posture with Bow Pose

      Bow Pose works against hunched shoulders by opening them from the front and strengthening them from the back.

      Carol Krucoff
      Updated Jan 14, 2025
      Ayurveda

      Alleviate Gut Stomach Problems with Yoga

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      Kathleen Nelson
      Updated Jan 14, 2025
      Forward Bend Yoga Poses

      Big Toe Pose

      This pose gently lengthens and strengthens even stubbornly tight hamstrings.

      YJ Editors
      Updated Mar 23, 2025
      Beginner Yoga How-To

      Show Your Spine Some Love

      Deep, seated twists have the power to transform your spine. Learn how to twist right into Ardha Matsyendrasana.

      Carol Krucoff
      Published Aug 28, 2007
      Poses by Type

      Upward Abdominal Lock

      "Even an old person can become young when [Uddiyana Bandha] is done regularly" (Hatha-Yoga-Pradipika 3.58).

      YJ Editors
      Updated Jan 20, 2025
      Beginner Yoga How-To

      Practice This Reclining Twist When You Need a Pick-Me-Up

      A pose to restore your energy.

      Claudia Cummins
      Updated Aug 9, 2024
      Poses by Level

      Heron Pose

      Heron Pose is an intense hamstring stretch. You may need to give Krounchasana some time.

      YJ Editors
      Updated Mar 21, 2025
      Binding Yoga Poses

      Rope Pose

      In this challenging version of a twist, your arms wrap around your legs so your hands can clasp behind the back, almost like a lasso or a snare.

      YJ Editors
      Updated Mar 27, 2025
      Poses by Level

      Reclining Hero Pose

      Lay Virasana back and to take the stretch in the thighs and ankles up a notch.

      YJ Editors
      Updated Mar 24, 2025
      Backbend Yoga Poses

      Locust Pose

      Salabhasana or Locust Pose effectively preps beginners for deeper backbends, strengthening the back of the torso, legs, and arms.

      YJ Editors
      Updated Feb 27, 2025
      Backbend Yoga Poses

      Fish Pose

      Boost the body's energy and fight fatigue with Fish Pose, or Matsyasana in Sanskrit, while building confidence with a loving stretch in the shoulders. It is said that if you perform Matsyasana in water, you will be able to float like a fish.

      YJ Editors
      Updated Feb 25, 2025
      Balancing Yoga Poses

      Half Moon Pose

      Say hello to leg and ankle strength as you seek stability and extend into this balancing pose, Half Moon Pose.

      YJ Editors
      Updated Feb 25, 2025
      Beginner Yoga Poses

      Hero Pose

      Virasana is a balm for tired legs at the end of the day, as well as an alternative to Lotus for seated meditation.

      YJ Editors
      Updated Feb 27, 2025
      Beginner Yoga Poses

      Bharadvaja’s Twist

      Bharadvaja's Twist, or Bharadvajasana in Sanskrit, is a gentle and loving twist that inspires postural and body awareness.

      YJ Editors
      Updated Mar 24, 2025
      Beginner Yoga Poses

      Half Lord of the Fishes Pose

      Also called Seated Twist Pose or Ardha Matsyendrasana in Sanskrit, this pose energizes the spine and stimulate proper digestion while improving postural and body awareness.

      YJ Editors
      Updated Feb 27, 2025
      Poses by Type

      Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose I

      Oh, your aching back? Or maybe you can't crack those tight hamstrings. Supta Padangusthasana I or Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose I is for you.

      Updated Mar 21, 2025
      Balancing Yoga Poses

      Supported Shoulderstand

      This version of Shoulderstand is performed with blanket support under the shoulders.

      YJ Editors
      Updated Mar 26, 2025
      Forward Bend Yoga Poses

      Head-to-Knee Pose

      Janu Sirsasana, or Head-to-Knee Pose, is appropriate for students of any level and melds a forward bend with a spinal twist.

      YJ Editors
      Updated Mar 22, 2025
      Backbend Yoga Poses

      Cobra Pose

      By providing a conscious opening in the chest and stretch in the shoulders, Cobra Pose, called Bhujangasana in Sanskrit, fights fatigue and relieves lower back pain, boosting both the energetic and the physical body.

      YJ Editors
      Updated Feb 25, 2025

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