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Overindulge for the holidays? Did you eat things you don’t normally eat, or more of them? It seems every holiday comes with its special treats and it’s easy to have too much of a “good” thing!

Can yoga really help detoxify the body?

The answer to this question is a resounding “Yes!” Our bodies eliminate toxins and waste through the circulatory, digestive, and lymphatic systems. Through the practice of yoga, we can assist the body in removing impurities and facilitate the flow of freshly oxygenated blood to our internal organs.

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Which poses are best for detoxifying the body?

Twisting poses are the most beneficial for detoxifying the body. Many of our internal organs are sac-like organs that benefit from the squeezing action and massage that they receive when we perform twisting poses.

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Toxins and waste are expelled when the organ is compressed in a twist. Then when the pose is released, nutrient-rich, freshly oxygenated blood can flow into the organ. The circulation of blood is also improved.

Backbend and Forward Bend poses are also beneficial in the detoxification process. Both backbends and forward bends create pressure on the abdomen which will stimulate digestion and aid in the elimination of waste. Standing forward bends reverse the pull of gravity and will circulate fresh blood to the head and drain lymph nodes.

Inversion poses stimulate the circulatory and lymphatic systems, which assist in detoxifying the body. Inversions also assist in improving digestion and elimination.

6 Pose Sequence to Detox the Body

This 6 pose sequence includes twisting poses, forward bends, a backbend, and inverted poses.

  1. Uttanasana  (Standing Forward Bend)

 

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2. Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog)

 

3. Bhujangasana (Cobra) or Sphinx Pose

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4. Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Jathara Parivartanasana (Revolved Abdomen Pose)

 

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6. Pavana Muktasana (Wind Relieving Pose)

This six-pose sequence will help your body to detox from your indulgences. Include this sequence in your practice on a regular basis to keep your body’s systems functioning optimally, removing the buildup of waste and toxins in the body.

Add plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet and drink plenty of water to help detox as well!

Follow along with me in my YouTube video “Detox with Yoga.” You will learn how to do the poses highlighted in this post, along with a short warmup, and a savasana.

Which pose in the sequence is your favorite?

Interested in starting a yoga practice at home, but not sure where to begin? Check out my post Start a Home Yoga Practice.