Yoga with Raga: Pranayama & Asana for Digestive System
A well-functioning digestive system is more than just about food—it’s about how energy flows through the body, how clarity settles in the mind, and how emotional balance is maintained. Yet today, many of us live with discomfort: bloating, indigestion, acidity, sluggish metabolism. Our screens stay active, but our bodies stay still.
At Raga Svara, we return to yoga as a quiet remedy. A natural way to support the body’s rhythms—particularly the digestive fire, or Agni, that governs our vitality.
In our latest Yoga With Raga video, we explore four simple practices that gently stimulate the digestive organs, ease tension, and restore harmony to the gut. These asanas and breathing practices are especially helpful for those with sedentary routines—like office workers or those spending long hours with screens.
Let’s look at each one briefly:
1. Vakrasana
A seated spinal twist, Vakrasana massages the abdominal organs, tones the liver and pancreas, and supports detoxification. As the body twists, so does the sluggishness—gently waking up digestive intelligence. It’s a pose of gentle stimulation and deep internal connection.
2. Vajrasana
Uniquely practiced after meals, Vajrasana aids digestion by aligning the digestive tract and calming the nervous system. This grounded posture encourages mindful breathing and offers a stillness that supports the stomach's natural processing. In a fast-paced world, Vajrasana asks us to pause—just long enough to digest not only food, but thoughts.
3. Twisted Tadasana
Twisted Tadasana, a standing variation of the Mountain Pose, adds a gentle spinal rotation. It awakens the body in the morning, increases circulation, and releases tension from the midsection—perfect for those seeking Morning Yoga for Digestion. Simple in shape, it brings strength and space where tightness often hides.
4. Kapalbhati
A dynamic pranayama practice, Kapalbhati focuses on active exhalation to cleanse the respiratory and digestive systems. It energizes the body, balances metabolism, and enhances clarity. This practice is especially effective for those looking for a stomach cleansing asana or a tool for restoring internal fire.
Whether you’re facing digestion-related discomfort or simply wish to maintain inner balance, these yoga practices can offer gentle, consistent support. They’re especially effective for:
⦁ Constipation and bloating
⦁ Irregular appetite or indigestion
⦁ Screen-time fatigue and sedentary stress
⦁ Emotional imbalance linked to gut health
Through asana and pranayama, yoga does more than stretch the body—it restores a connection between mind, breath, and belly.
At Raga Svara, we bring such practices through curated sessions, videos, and Raga Retreats. Each practice we share, whether seated in stillness or moving with breath, is an invitation to return to your inner rhythms.
Explore this full practice here:
Let your breath be your guide, your body your temple, and each posture a quiet act of healing.
