8 Yoga Moves to Clean Your Mind and Body

How many times have you heard about all the ways yoga can help your body feel better than ever, but have you ever actually tried it? If not, it’s time to start. The benefits are truly endless, but one of the best is the detoxification that happens with just a few poses. Besides the mental cleansing that happens whenever you practice yoga, your circulatory, digestive, and lymph systems are stimulated. Those are the systems that distribute fresh oxygen, separate and remove waste from our food, and remove the gunk that builds up in your cell fluids. By moving your body in all different twists and turns, organs are massaged and muscles are stretched. This makes for a deeper clean than most other types of exercise, like running or playing a sport, especially because of the opening of the respiratory system through the controlled breathing that goes with yoga. So, what are you waiting for? Watch these videos, find a good spot, and start stretching!

Wide-Legged Forward Bend

Gravity comes into play here to help distribute all kind of fluids that need cleaning. Folding at your waist is a great position for aiding digestion.

Seated Heart Opener

Most of us are guilty of having bad posture but not many of us know how badly this habit affects our breathing. Get in some truly deep breaths as you extend your back to remove carbon dioxide and lactic acid.

Revolved Chair Pose

Another pose that’s beneficial to your spine, this variation of chair pose gives your liver and spleen a hand to do what they do best.

Eagle Pose

Eagle pose stretches just about every muscle in your body, making for deeper and more effective circulation all over.

Seated Spinal Twist

Perfect for any level of flexibility, this twist activates and encourages digestive movements.

Reclining Twist Pose

In case you’re dealing with flatulence or constipation, you can relieve any tightness in your tummy area to help soothe those symptoms.

Legs Up the Wall

Raising your legs vertically boosts circulation and brings fresh blood to your belly area. It also allows your body to focus on detoxing while your body relaxes into the floor.

Shoulder Stand Pose

Putting your weight on your shoulders after a yoga session lets the toxins that were released during it fall to your heart where they can be disposed.