Constipation Remedies: Rujuta Diwekar Tells How To Perform Vajrasana As Per Your Fitness Level
Constipation remedies: Vajrasana is a time-tested effective remedy for aiding better digestion and preventing constipation. In one of her recent IGTVs, Rujuta Diwekar tells how to perform this yoga asana according to different fitness levels.
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If constipation occurs occasionally, then it needn't be a cause of concern. But, being regularly constipated should not be taken lightly. Not only can it make you feel uncomfortable, it can also lead to abdominal pain, blood in stool, vomiting and bloating. Abdominal pain is caused by constipation because of buildup of gas. Lack of fibre in diet, not drinking sufficient water, lack of exercise, not being physically active and stress are some of the common causes of constipation.
Now with the ongoing lockdown and staying at home, you may not be paying much attention to your diet, water intake and level of physical activity, and this may be making you constipated. Apart from doing everything that has been mentioned above, you can also do some yoga to get relief from constipation.
Vajrasana: Yoga asana to get relief from constipation and aid digestion
Rujuta Diwekar, in an IGTV, talks about a yoga asana that you can do every day, multiple times in a day. It will help in providing relief from constipation and will also improve your digestion.
Known as vajrasana, this yoga asana can be easily done anytime, anywhere. In the video, Diwekar mentions that you may need a mat, a block, a bolster and a blanket.
1. To perform this asana, you need to sit with your toes on the mat and knees in front of you.
2. As you sit, roll your calves out and flatten your feet on the mat. You can bend forward to do this.
3. Sit down in between your feet. Release your butt in between heels. Your knees should be close to each other.
If you can sit in this position for four to five minutes, it can effectively help you get relief from constipation and indigestion.
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Points to note:
1. In case you are unable to sit for even a few seconds, then you can place the block in between your feet and sit on it. Make sure your back is straight, chest is open, shoulder blades should be downwards.
Do not watch TV, use mobile phone or any other gadget while doing this asana.
2. In case you are unable to do it with the help of a block, then you take the help of bolster and blanket. Place them as Diwekar in between your feet, as Diwekar illustrates in the video below. You can use as many blankets so that it's easy for you to perform the asana. If you are sitting at a height, you may need to place your knees slightly apart. Feel free to do that, but work at keeping your back straight, chest open and your shoulder blades down.