If you are trying to beat constipation, kurmasana or the tortoise pose is an excellent asana to do so. The asana gives a very good stretch to the spine and helps relieve pain from the neck and back. It also contributes to relieve symptoms of a headache. What s more, perform this asana if you want to get rid of the belly bulge, says yoga expert Pragya Bhatt.
Steps to do the pose:
Sit with your legs stretched out in front of you and your palms alongside your hips on the floor.
Slowly, press your thigh on the floor, flex your feet and lift your chest.
Then spread your knees as wide as possible and bring your feet to the edges of the mat.
Then bend your knees and bring your feet closer to your hips while keeping your feet flexed.
Then extend your arms and chest forward and place your hands in between your legs.
Then stretch your arms out to the sides such that your shoulders are under your knees.
Then pull your inner heels down to stretch and straighten your legs. Make sure that your inner thighs are in contact with the sides of your ribs.
Take a deep breath in and continue to stretch your arms out to the sides. Stay in the pose for a few breaths and slowly come back to the starting position. Also, try trikonasana to relieve constipation.
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