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It is important to note that
some asana are
contraindicated for
specific digestive
complaints, so it is always
best to check with a
qualified and experienced
yoga instructor before
practicing yoga if you have
a health condition.
Cultivates mindfulness - You might
not think that mindfulness and
digestion have anything to do with
each other. Mindfulness is about being
consciously aware of how your mind
and body are feeling at any given
moment, and digestion is a process
that happens subconsciously, whether
you are aware of it or not, right?
stomach feels in knots when they are
feeling stressed. Yoga helps to alleviate
stress on both a physical and
emotional level and is an excellent way
to help you relax and unwind.
Supports all the other internal systems
- Your body is made up of numerous
However, the first stages of digestion
happen as soon as you place the food
in your mouth, with chewing, or
masticating.
Eating mindfully can mean the
difference between gulping down
mouthfuls of food in a hurry, or slowly
taking the time to chew each bite, so
that the rest of your digestive system
has an easier time of breaking down
and processing the nutrients you are
ingesting.
Reduces Stress - Stress can play havoc
with your digestive system, which is
why many people complain that their
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internal systems, including your
digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory,
lymphatic, excretory, nervous and
endocrine systems.
All these different systems have a
symbiotic relationship with each other.
If one system is not working at its
optimal level, then the rest of your