Yoga and Ayurveda For Constipation

Yoga and Ayurveda For Constipation 

Constipation is not limited to caste, creed or not even a country related phenomenon. It is a problem seen in all ages. It is in all economical classes. What we discuss here is the management. Ayurveda has a peculiar way to handle this. In last post we discussed about two geographic patterns according to which the management changes. One who stays in the atmosphere where humidity is more, they should avoid or curtail wheat and frequent heavy meals. And people who live in dry climate should add some ghee or olive oil or sesame oil to their food. Regular exercises are necessary for both the groups. One more factor we will focus upon in this post is "stress".

Today life may be technologically advanced but people are stressed at different levels. In office and in personal life also we carry lot of stress. Interpersonal relationships and familial relationships are creating problems at psychological and emotional planes. All together culminate in health problems. Sometimes the advancement of technology itself is responsible to reduce physical stress and increase mental stress. Nowadays we work till late hours, we take important decisions but all are intellectual activities. Work remains sedentary and our eating habits accumulate calories as there are no physical activities involved. Obesity is increasing, lipids and sugar levels are increasing. We are ready to take pills though they have many adverse effects on the system but we do not exercise regularly. Constipation is the condition which arises due to over eating and wrong eating also.

Over eating clogs intestines and finally the system also. We try to find solution after problem occurs.

 

It is not easy to control our taste buds and craving for eating. It needs constant watch on our eating habits. If we are sincere and serious about health, things are not difficult. But yoga helps if we practice it regularly. Doing yogic postures and breathing practices regularly, our mind becomes more and more receptive and we really can sense and stop overeating. Yoga takes little longer to reduce accumulated fat but regular practice gives strength to the mind to say ‘no’ to even favorite food. But nothing happens overnight. But it certainly changes.

 Relaxation of mind, body and the system is very much necessary. When we relax we have different ideas about relaxation. We take rest which includes more sleep. Sleep may be necessary if we are tired. But we need maximum eight hours of sleep. Oversleeping results in gaining weight. As such we are eating more in the mood of relaxation. And finally our idea of relaxation is generally a failure and results in putting on little more weight. 

Reducing thoughts is the relaxation of mind. Sleeping and physical rest is relaxation for over working. Fasting is relaxation for stomach and digestive system and detoxification is relaxation for the whole system.

We must practice Ashtang Yoga system. It is a must in modern life. Otherwise we can never be out of this cycle of demand and fulfilling different things to the body and mind. Asthang Yoga is the basic system of yoga which proves itself in life.