STRONG DIGESTIVE SYSYEM WITH YOGA

BY YOGS GURU V. SATYANARAYAN

Many of us are deprived of an efficient digestive and eliminative system which guarantees the fundamental pleasures of life, mental and physical living

Long term abuse leads to chronic degenerative diseases. Cancers, headache, heart diseases, diabetes etc.

Yogic science strongly recommends strong GI tract and spinal column. By strengthening these the Pranic energy is reactivated which assists in self-healing and detoxifying the whole system

REVAMPINGFor optimal health and vitality and

reduce the suffering and discomfort we should learn how to eat. Moreover right food, eaten at right quantities and right times with right attitude is utmost essential.

Most of us eat not for hunger or satisfy our appetite but to satisfy our emotional needs and greed, to relieve frustration, to while away time. Remember- YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT

CHAKRA SYSTEMKundalini Yoga explains that the

Manipura Chakra which symbolizes the agni or fire element which consumes what we eat.

In Bhagavad Gita Sri Krishna declares that He alone is the sole recipient of the fuel which turns them into power for the whole body.

INDIGESTION

CAUSES SYMPTOMS

Emotional disturbanceSwallowing airToo many refined

foodsExcessive water

drinkingPoor masticationHasty consumption of

foodLate supperOily, greasy food

HeartburnHead acheHeaviness in stomach Irregularity in bowels

HYPOACIDITYFood remains in the stomach

several hour after eaten. It ferments releasing gas.

Reasons – insufficient gastric, salivary secretions, weak acid, insufficient lactobacillus in the stomach

REGURGITATIONRising up of the liquid, partially

digested food, from stoach to the oesaphagus leading to nausea, unpleasant sensation, bloating etc

HYPERACIDITYOther extreme of the hypo

acidity. Over active processes releasing acid and gastric juices leading to ‘dry run’ always

Because of over active taste buds, smoking and alcohol, the stomach gets a message to start churning which further complicates the whole disease

HEARTBURN Burning irritation and pain felt

behind sternum and in the centre of chest

Occurs normally after eating

SOLUTIONChange eating from mechanical

eating habit to a pleasurable act which nourishes body and soul

Avoid over, hasty, eating. No rich food eating

Yogic Management AsanasPranayama- Nadi SodhanaBandhas- Jalandhara, Uttiyana, and

MoolaRelaxation- SavasanaDiet- avoid rich foods made of refined

floor, esp during nights. Eat more whole foods. Alcohol/Cig will aggravate the conditions

Fasting- every fortnight recommended

Self awarenessRegularityEnjoy every morsel of food with

sufficient mastication, Learn to say NO when fullEat for appetite and not as a taskAvoid eating when anxious,

depressed, excited, tensed, tired, exhausted. Take to Savasana before eating

Don’t drink water when eatingDon’t eat for compulsions or

obligationsEat minimum 3 hours before

bedtime, practice Vajrasana, walk min 200 meters, pray and retire

A warm milk will induce restful sleep which is essential for good digestion

EAT ONLY VEGETARIAN FOOD

REASONS FOR DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS

SURYA NAMSKAR FOR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

OUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED FOR HERBIVOROUS FOOD. SO BE A GRASS EATER. MAAAAAA.

FOLLOW THIS PATTERN OF EATING FOR HEALTHY DIGESTIVE SYSTEM