Yoga Poses Linked to Improved Gut Health, Studies Show
Scientific research supports yoga's direct benefits for gut health, including reduced IBS symptoms and improved gut microbiota. A systematic review found yoga improved IBS symptom severity, mood, and quality of life. Another review showed favorable changes in gut microbiota structure and function with yoga and Buddhist meditation. Xua Lang, an expert, explains yoga activates the parasympathetic nervous system, aiding digestion. A study in the International Journal of Yoga by King George's Medical University found yoga as complementary therapy reduced IBS symptoms and anxiety after three months. Specific poses like Child's Pose, knees-to-chest, and seated twist massage digestive organs, release gas, and stimulate circulation.
Key facts
- Yoga improves IBS symptom severity, mood, and quality of life according to systematic reviews.
- Yoga and Buddhist meditation training positively alter gut microbiota structure and function.
- Xua Lang states yoga activates the parasympathetic nervous system, benefiting digestion.
- King George's Medical University study found yoga reduced IBS symptoms and anxiety after three months.
- Child's Pose provides gentle massage to the digestive tract.
- Knees-to-chest pose compresses abdomen, releases trapped gas, and aids digestion.
- Seated twist massages digestive organs, helpful for constipation.
- Studies were published in the International Journal of Yoga.
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Institutions
- King George's Medical University
- International Journal of Yoga
- Vogue