Yet another day and I truly hope it's different. No more frequent stomach pains, no more difficulty in passing motion, no more headaches throughout the day, could this really be possible? I mean, it's just getting so annoying by each passing day – this whole feeling of being constipated. And I really wish something could relieve me of it.

For some of us, this is a dialogue that we might be having with ourselves almost every day – for, constipation has become a daily affair. And, we generally tend to confuse it as a disease; rather, it's a symptom. A symptom for pelvic diseases and stomach disorders, if not treated at the right time. But we often tend to take constipation casually.

Well, as they say, prevention is always better than the cure. So, the best way to prevent it is to inculcate yoga in our daily life. Simple yoga postures when done every day can help take care of infrequent bowel movements, prevent straining and bloating of the stomach, and keep you happy and at peace all day.

How does constipation happen?



Yoga to the rescue

But the good news is, there's nothing to worry about because, before constipation gets serious and results in other stomach disorders, we can take care of it with regular practice of yoga exercises. Infrequent bowel movement leads to straining and bloating of stomach and if not taken care in time they lead to hazardous pelvic diseases. Treatment helps many people find relief from constipation. But as we say prevention is better than cure. So the best way to prevent it is to inculcate yoga in our daily routine.

Yoga helps revitalize our body and also increases the flow of blood and oxygen in the system. Since most of the yoga poses involve pelvic movement, yoga practice can really help in relieving our constipation woes.


1. Mayurasana (Peacock Pose)


2. Ardha-Matsyendrasana (Sitting Half Spinal Twist Pose)


3. Halasana (Plough Pose)


4. Pavanmuktasana (Wind-Relieving Pose)


5. Baddha Konasana (Butterfly Pose)




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