How does yoga aid digestion?

Yoga helps aid your digestion in a variety of ways. While the scientific jury is still out on whether the physical actions of the poses do flush out toxins, many in the yoga community believe that the bending and twisting you do in yoga helps stimulate your digestive tract. That in turn helps your food be more readily dealt with in your system, from helping relieve constipation to reducing symptoms of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). To create a digestion-friendly practice, focus on poses that require twisting or bending in your torso, like Forward Bend, Marichi’s Twist or Revolved Triangle. Draw your navel to your spine when you practice to reap the maximum benefit, and try not to eat anything too heavy before a session.