Benefits of Nauli
In yoga, there are a number of poses you can do to improve both your mental and physical well-being, as well as cleansing the stomach. While seated in bent posture, move your belly forcibly from right to left and vice versa, while your palms rest firmly on the ground. Also known as the Shatkarma, Nauli is well-known to have a number of physical and mental benefits. It is however advisable to do under the guidance of an expert to reap maximum benefits. Below are the reasons you should consider incorporating this pose in your workout regimen.
1. Cleanses the digestive system
Nauli work well on your abdominal region and helps improve function of both the small intestine and digestive organs. When perfumed in a proper manner, it induces a massage like effect of the belly via circulatory motion of your abdominal muscle. As mentioned earlier, make sure an expert is present to ensure you use the correct form to avoid injury.
2. Promotes healthy digestion
Yoga practitioners recommend yoga for digestive disorders, including constipation, acid reflux and irregular bowel movement. By aiding the stimulation and regeneration of your abdominal muscles, nauli yoga pose works well on the alimentary or gastro-intestinal system. With that said, make sure you incorporate nauli into your daily regimen for healthy digestion.
3. Corrects mental imbalances
Besides alleviating stomach disorders, nauli yoga pose also helps correct depression, flatulence, urinary and sexual disorders, emotional disturbances, laziness, and fatigue as well. It should however not replace a visit to the doctor, especially when the symptoms persist.
4. Eliminates wastes and toxins
This yoga pose is also said to aid assimilation of food, as well as the elimination of waste and toxins in the digestive tract.
As a precaution, you should not practice the pose if you suffer from peptic ulcers or high blood pressure.
