Digestive problems manifest themselves as constipation and diarrhea. Of course, there are the usual problems such as stomach aches and heartburn. Something is wrong when these symptoms occur and they need to be addressed.Symptoms include bloating, belching, flatulence, indigestion, heartburn, gastritis, diarrhea, colitis, diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome and constipation due to factors such as improper dietary intake, illnesses, stress, infections and sensitivity to certain food.One of the digestive benefits of yoga is that it restricts the blood flow to certain parts of the body while holding some poses. Once these poses are released, this area of the body is then flooded with blood and thus, oxygen. Oxygen has healing properties and is necessary for proper function of the digestive organs.

Digestive disorders can be difficult to diagnose because they come from a variety of different sources such as food allergies, medication, stress, hormone changes, low fiber intake, infections, parasites, and lactose intolerance. Any disturbance to the intestinal bacterial balance or the ratio of good bacteria to bad bacteria can make the digestive system malfunction.

Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining. It may be caused by eating spoiled food, by bacteria, viruses, by certain chemicals, as well as by stress and lifestyle factors. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, fever, diarrhea and cramps. Gastritis may be acute or chronic. People who suffer from chronic gastritis should look into dietary changes, stress management and removal of alcohol, cigarettes and spices.

Yoga for digestive disorders is a set of exercises; your yoga instructor will teach you. These ‘asana’ require to be done exactly as taught by the instructor so that you can get complete relief from your problems, the instructor will teach you how long you require to remain in a certain position, the breathing during this position and the way to bring yourself to normal position.

There are many digestive system diseases and disorders. Some are very common and easily treated, while some are more serious, difficult to diagnose and difficult to treat. There are some nervous disorders that affect the digestive tract. These are sometimes classified as symptoms or related conditions and sometimes as possible causes of digestive system diseases and disorders, because in some cases it is unclear which came first, the digestive disorder or the nervous disorder.

Nutritional supplementation and dietary adequacy are the key factors that are responsible in controlling the gastrointestinal or digestive health. Natural supplements provide the body with particular nutrients that the digestive system of a person is lacking and requires. In other words, they provide replenishment to the body, sometimes eliminating the symptoms.

Asanas:

1.Halasana

2.Dhanurasana

3.Uttanpadasana – 5 times

Pranayam:

1.Kapalbhati

2.anulom-vilom

3. Uddiyana Bandha

4.Agnisara