A Yoga Sequence to Ease Discomfort When You're Overstuffed

Bow Pose is fantastic for aiding digestion and relieving constipation. This pose really stretches out your entire torso.

• Lie on your belly. Inhale to bend your knees, and hold onto the inside or outside edges of your ankles. Once you have a firm hold of each ankle, try to keep your toes together, either pointing or flexing your feet.
• Exhale as you lift your feet as high as you can, and shift weight forward, so you're resting on your naval instead of on the pubic bone.
• Hold for five deep breaths.