Wheel pose

This pose expands the abdomen, stimulates blood flow in the lower abdomen, and supports the body's detoxification system, benefiting kidney function.

To perform this pose: Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Bend your elbows and rotate your arms at the shoulders, placing your palms on the floor beside your head. Inhale and press into your palms and feet, lifting your entire body into an arch. Look behind you and relax your neck as your head tilts back slightly. Distribute your weight evenly between your 4 limbs and hold the pose.

Controlled breathing

This exercise generates body heat, facilitating waste removal, improving blood circulation, digestion, and metabolism, and enhancing kidney and liver function.

To practice controlled breathing: Sit on a mat with your back straight and legs crossed. Take a deep breath in, and as you exhale, pull your navel towards your spine. Relax your navel and abdomen to allow the breath to fill your lungs. Repeat this breath cycle at least 20 times for one round. Relax your eyes and observe your senses after completing the exercise. Perform as many rounds as comfortable.

Cobra pose

The cobra pose helps relax the kidneys, clear blockages, and may reduce kidney stones.

To perform the cobra pose: Lie on your stomach with legs extended and feet flat on the mat. Place your palms near your body, elbows close to your sides. Press into your palms to lift your head and chest. Rest your body on your navel, look slightly upwards, and hold for 20 seconds.

Forward bend

This pose aids digestion, relieves constipation, tones abdominal and pelvic organs, stimulates detoxification in the liver and kidneys, and soothes headaches, anxiety, and high blood pressure.

To perform a forward bend: Extend your legs forward, keeping your ankles together. Bend your knees slightly while maintaining straight legs. Bend forward at the hips, bringing your abdomen closer to your thighs while keeping your back straight. Lower your arms and grasp your big toes with your fingers. Try to touch your nose to your knees while resting your abdomen on your thighs. Hold the pose.

Bow pose

The bow pose opens the shoulders, burns belly fat, massages abdominal organs like the liver and kidneys, and improves back flexibility.

To perform the bow pose: Begin by lying on your stomach. Bend your knees and hold your ankles with your palms. Lift your legs and arms as high as possible. Look upwards and hold the pose.

Le Nguyen (According to Health Shots)

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