The liver is an important part of the body, which helps the body in many functions. Nowadays the number of liver patients is increasing due to wrong eating habits. The liver separates all the nutrients present in the food such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc. and transports it to different organs according to the need of the body. It stores some nutrients so that it can be used when energy is needed immediately. If you want to keep your liver healthy for life and want to keep the body healthy, then yoga asanas can be beneficial for you. Let us tell you 4 such yogasanas, which are very beneficial for the liver.
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Kapalbhati Pranayama
Kapalbhati Pranayama increases the digestive power of the human body. It is also beneficial to remove the weakness of the intestines. It gives relief from all kinds of stomach diseases. The problems of gas, constipation, and blood disorders are removed. It cures many liver problems like jaundice, hepatitis, etc. Do Kapalbhati Pranayama to circulate energy in the body and relieve stress.
Sit straight on a mat and then come into the position of Padmasana. Bend both the knees and while keeping the left foot on the right foot with the hands towards the sky, inhale and then exhale while contracting the stomach inward. Do this action continuously. In Kapalbhati, the effort is made to exhale rapidly only once every second. After exhaling, let the breath come in normally without making any effort. If you feel tired, make sure to stop in between and take a rest.
Agnisar Kriya
Agnisar Kriya is very beneficial for the stomach, liver, and kidney. This action can be done sitting or standing. First of all, stand straight. Make an equal distance between both the feet. Leaning slightly forward, place both hands on your thighs and inhale. Inhale the breath simultaneously and then release it rapidly. Then while holding the breath, pull the abdominal muscles inwards and then push them outwards. Do this action continuously. While holding your breath, repeat this action as many times as you can. Do this action 5 times in the beginning, then increase it according to the capacity. When you feel tired, stop this activity and take a breath. After some time repeat this action back and turn the stomach inside out.
Naukasana
It makes your liver strong. This pose cleanses your liver as well as removes harmful substances. First of all, lie down on your back, keep your hands by the side of the thigh and the body in a straight line. Then release your body and focus on the breath, now while breathing in, raise your head, legs, and whole body at 30 degrees. Make sure that your hands are just above your thigh. Breathe in slowly and exhale slowly, maintain this state according to your own accord. When you want to bring your body down, while exhaling long deep breaths, come towards the surface, do 3 to 5 times in the initial phase. This method of Naukasana is very effective for relieving stress.
Pawanmuktasana
The digestion process of the body is maintained by Pawanmuktasana. There is no better treatment for gas problems than this yoga asana. Apart from this, the practice of this yoga asana also provides benefits in diseases like backache and arthritis. To do Pawanmuktasana, first of all, lie down straight. Now bend your right leg and try to touch your chest with your knees. Then with the help of both hands, pull the right leg towards you and try to touch the nose with the knee by raising the head, now do the same process with the left leg. Practice Pawanmuktasana at least 10 times daily.
