The Ida, Pingala and Sushumna — the main pathways through which energy travels and Kundalini rises after awakening — also pass through the spinal column. (Getty)
Detoxifying the kidneys and liver can enhance energy levels, improve digestion, and promote overall well-being.
The kidneys and liver are vital organs that contribute significantly to our overall health by filtering waste, regulating fluid balance, and detoxifying harmful substances from the body. Given their crucial functions, it’s important to support these organs in their toxin-elimination processes. Detoxifying the kidneys and liver can boost energy levels, enhance digestion, and promote overall well-being.
Incorporating specific dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, and yoga practices can enhance liver and kidney function. Yoga poses can enhance blood circulation, stimulate organ function, and promote relaxation, allowing the body to detoxify more effectively.
5 yoga poses for kidney detoxification:
- Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose)To perform this pose, lie on your back and extend your legs up against a wall while keeping your arms relaxed at your sides. This restorative pose improves blood circulation to the kidneys, aiding in detoxification.
- Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)Begin by lying face down with your hands positioned under your shoulders. Inhale as you lift your chest off the ground while keeping your elbows slightly bent. This pose stimulates kidney function and improves blood flow, helping the body in detoxification.
- Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)Sit with your legs extended in front of you, and then inhale to lengthen your spine. As you exhale, bend forward from your hips, reaching for your feet. This pose enhances kidney function and promotes digestion by applying gentle pressure to the abdominal organs.
- Matsyasana (Fish Pose)Lie on your back and arch your chest upward while resting the crown of your head on the floor. Keep your legs extended and relaxed. This pose opens up the chest, improving respiration and stimulating the kidneys.
- Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Press your feet into the ground as you lift your hips toward the ceiling. This pose increases blood circulation to the kidneys and relieves tension in the lower back.
5 yoga poses for liver detoxification
- Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)Lie on your stomach and bend your knees, bringing your heels toward your buttocks. Reach back with your arms to grasp your ankles. Inhale as you lift your chest and legs off the ground. This pose stimulates the abdominal organs, including the liver, and encourages detoxification.
- Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)To practice this pose, sit on the floor with your legs extended. Bend your right knee and place your foot outside your left thigh. Use your left elbow against your right knee to twist your torso to the right. This pose stimulates liver function and promotes detoxification through spinal rotation.
- Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)Sit with your legs extended in front of you. Inhale to lengthen your spine, then exhale as you bend forward, reaching toward your feet. This pose aids digestion and gently compresses the abdominal organs, supporting liver health.
- Naukasana (Boat Pose)Sit on the mat with your knees bent, then lean back slightly and lift your feet off the floor, balancing on your sit bones. Extend your arms forward and hold the position, engaging your core. This pose aids digestion and stimulates the liver while also strengthening the abdominal muscles.
- Pavanamuktasana (Wind-Relieving Pose)Lie on your back and hug your knees to your chest. This gentle compression of the abdominal region helps promote digestive health, indirectly supporting liver function.
Focus on deep, conscious breathing throughout each pose to enhance relaxation and detoxification. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water before and after your practice.
