Cobra pose

This gentle backbend stimulates abdominal organs, including the kidneys, by improving blood circulation. It also helps reduce pressure, soothe lower back tension, and supports the overall function of the urinary system.

Execution: Lie face down on a mat, place your two hands under your shoulders, keeping your elbows close to your body. Inhale and press firmly into your hands, lifting your chest, rotating your shoulders, keeping your hips stable, and looking up at the ceiling. Exhale to release back down, focusing on the gentle backbend supported by your abdominal muscles, not just your arms.

Seated twist pose

This yoga pose gently works the kidneys, improving circulation and detoxification. It also massages digestive organs, reducing stiffness and lower back pain.

Execution: Sit upright, bend your left knee, and place your left heel outside your right hip. Place your right foot with the sole outside your left thigh. Inhale, extend your left arm high, then exhale as you twist your torso, bringing your left armpit close to your right thigh, placing your right hand behind your back for support. Look over your shoulder, hold the pose, then release and switch sides.

Seated forward bend pose

This calming forward bend massages abdominal organs, including the kidneys. It promotes relaxation, reduces stress hormones, and improves blood circulation in the lower body.

Execution: Sit with a straight back, legs extended forward. Inhale, bring your two arms up, then exhale and fold forward from your hips, lengthening your spine while reaching forward to touch your feet, ankles, or shins, keeping your back as straight as possible. Tighten your abdominal muscles and breathe deeply to relax, feeling the stretch in your hamstrings and spine.

Bridge pose

Bridge pose improves blood circulation to the abdominal and pelvic organs. By expanding the chest and strengthening the lower back, it supports hormonal balance, creating a favorable internal environment for kidney function.

Execution: Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat, hip-width apart, one foot's distance from your hips, two arms alongside your body. Inhale, use force from your feet and hands to lift your hips, keeping your chin slightly tucked. Exhale slowly lowering your body, one vertebra at a time, to release.

Boat pose

Strengthening core muscle groups and stimulating abdominal organs are benefits of boat pose. The movement of the muscles helps improve circulation and metabolism, while supporting the digestive system.

Execution: Start in an upright seated position. Lean back slightly, lifting your legs and upper body off the floor to form a V-shape. Extend your two arms forward, parallel to the floor, palms facing each other. Tighten your abdominal muscles, keep your back straight, maintain the pose while breathing normally before gently lowering your body.

Bao Bao (According to Times of India)

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