Can you use yoga to ease constipation?

According to the experts at WebMD, any exercise is a necessary component of a healthy lifestyle that assures regular bowel movements. In addition to aerobic exercises that help to keep a digestive tract healthy, certain yoga positions may also help alleviate constipation.

The international Art of Living Foundation recommends that people suffering from constipation incorporate yoga into their daily routine. They also highlight several specific yoga postures that may help set infrequent bowel movements to normal.

The postures recommended by the foundation include: the peacock pose, the sitting half spinal twist pose, the plough pose, the wind-relieving pose and the butterfly pose.