The kidney’s role in the digestive system is an important one.
Sieving out the excess water and wastes from blood is its round-the-clock job. These wastes bid adieu to the body by going out via urine.
Take the help of yoga and check out these exercises that are specifically useful to improve the health of your kidneys.
1. Ushtra Asana (Camel Pose)
Ushtra Asana is known to prevent kidney stones. If you already have kidney stones, this asana can help you steer away from the symptom. The pose sends fresh oxygen to the kidneys and helps in detoxifying them.
Steps to do
– Stand on your knees.
– Keep both hands next to the body.
– Slowly, bend the body backward as much as possible.
– Hold the heels with your hands.
– Continue for 10 seconds while breathing normally.
– Resume the first pose.
– Repeat once.
2. Uttanpadasana (Raised Leg pose)
This asana is excellent for the muscles. It strengthens the muscles of your lower back, legs, abdomen and pelvic area. By helping the abdominal muscle to contract, it improves the functions of your pancreas, kidneys and liver.
Steps to do
– Lie down on your back.
– Keep your arms resting beside your body, palms facing the ground.
– Exhale and then breathe in slowly and raise your legs at a 90-degree angle.
– Keep your legs straight and point your toes up.
– Hold the pose and breathe normally for 15-20 seconds.
– Exhale slowly and bring down your legs.
– Repeat this once.
3. Pawanmukta Asana (Wind-Relieving pose)
This pose can help you get your digestive system better. It assists you with your gastric problem, lessens the impact of constipation and relieves you of kidney stones.
Steps to do
– Lie down on your back.
– While inhaling, bring both your knees close to your chest. Hold the pose.
– Try to get your nose close to your knees.
– Take a few long breaths.
– Then exhale and release.
– Repeat this thrice.
4. Bhujanga Asana (Cobra Pose)
It improves blood circulation in the body. This yoga pose stimulates organs in the abdominal region and optimizes kidney function.
Steps to do
– Lie down on your belly with your legs together.
– Place the palms beside your shoulder.
– Inhale and lift your upper part of the body.
– Relax the shoulders.
– Keep breathing normally for 15-20 seconds.
– Slowly exhale and come back to your previous position.
– Repeat this once.
5. Dhanur Asana (Bow pose)
The pose resembles a bow, also known as Urdva Chakrasana. This asana improves kidney function, which can ease your symptoms of kidney stones.
Steps to do
– Lie down on your belly.
– Keep your arms on either side of your body with your legs apart.
– Breathe in and then as you breathe out, bend your knees and grab your ankles with your hand.
– Inhale and pull your chest up and raise your legs up straight.
– Look ahead and stretch the body with just your belly touching the ground.
– Hold the pose and breathe for 15-20 seconds.
– Exhale and release the pose.
