5 Best Yoga Exercises for Piles

Piles are associated with indigestion, maintenance of a sedentary lifestyle, obesity as well as pregnancy. Several yoga postures can help you get relief from the symptoms as well as cure the problem from its roots. These yogic postures stretch and contract the anal muscles keeping the region supple and relaxed.  Piles develop from the long term condition of constipation or indigestion. Yoga therapy has proven to be one of the most effective treatment options for curing piles and can help get relief for the patient. Here are the five best yoga poses that can cure piles in an effective way!

Malasana

Mala- Garland, Asana- pose. This is considered to cure the major cause of piles which is constipation. This is one of the simplest poses to cure piles. It’s just a squat. Not only the pose works on your spine, buttocks, hips but also contracts the abdomen enhancing the metabolism of the digestive tract. It improves the posture as well as tones your belly. In addition to all the above benefits, the posture has proven to increase the flexibility in your ankles and knees. 

Steps to do this asana-

• Begin by standing on the mat
• Spread your thighs wider than your torso
• Start squatting by keeping the feet supported on the ground
• Keep exhaling while you squat such that your torso fits in between your thighs
• Join your hands in a Namaste and press the elbows against the inner thighs
• Keep squatting until your shins fit into the armpits
• Hold the pose for few seconds
• Finish by inhaling and releasing

Viparti Karini

Vipariti- Inverted, Karini- doing.  This pose is done to circulate blood throughout the body including the anal region. Hence, the symptoms of piles can be relieved through this asana. This pose also has anti-aging effects such as preventing wrinkles in old age. Remember this

Steps to do this asana-

• Start by exhaling and lying on your back. Make sure the back of your legs are pressed against the wall and that the sole of the feet faces upwards. 
• Take support by placing the hips a little away from the hip or pressing them against the wall
• Rest your head or back comfortably by placing the body in a 90-degree angle
• Use your hands to support the hips in such a way that a curve is formed
• Don’t move your head or neck unnecessarily
• Close your eyes and just breath
• Before releasing on any side, make sure to breathe.

Balasana

Bala- Child, Asana- pose.  Known to help reduce stress and anxiety, this asana helps to massage and flex the internal organs, keeping them active and supple. This asana is also known to promote blood circulation in the entire body. This shrinks the hemorrhoids by supplying blood to it. This also calms the mind by encouraging the right way of breathing. Your tendons, muscles, ligaments in the knee are also stretched thoroughly. 

Steps to do this asana-

• Start by kneeling down on the floor 
• As you sit on your heels, touch your big toes
• Spread your knees hip-width apart  while you inhale
• Bend your torso and lay it between your thighs while you exhale
• Stretch the tailbone away from the back of the baby
• Lift the based of your head slightly away from the back of the neck
• Stretch your arms forward and place them in front of you
• Release the fronts of your shoulder to the floor
• Stay like this as long as you want
• Release by first stretching the front torso while you breathe in

 Pawanmukstasana

Pawanamukta- Wind relieving, Asana- pose. This asana relieves excess gas from the intestines and stomach. This pose also helps to release muscle tension in the anus by improving blood circulation in the hips. In addition to all these, it also strengthens abdominal muscles and internal organs of the digestive system. It aids in burning fat in the thighs, buttocks and abdominal area. It strengthens as well as muscles of the arms and legs.

Steps to do this asana-

• Lie flat on your back on a smooth surface with your feet together and keeping your hands beside your body
• As you exhale, bring your knees towards your chest
• Press your thighs on the chest
• Clasp your hands around the legs
• Hold the asana while you breathe normally
• Exhale and release the pose after you roll from side to side about three to five times

Sarvangasana 

Sar- All, Anga- limbs, Asana- pose. Simply known as all limb pose, this is also known as a shoulder stand as the weight of the body rests on the shoulders. This improves blood circulation throughout the body including the anal region. It stimulates the glands and abdominal organs thereby improving metabolism and digestion. The hip, as well as legs, are toned. This pose has also reduced fatigue and insomnia. This pose cures sinusitis, asthma or infertility. 

Steps to do this asana-

• Start by lying flat on your back, keep your legs together and your arms by your side
• Lift your legs, buttocks and back such that your elbows support your lower body and you stand on your shoulders
• Straighten your spine and legs
• Your bodyweight should lie on your shoulders and upper arms
• Firm up your legs and point your toes out.
• Release by lowering your knees and bringing your hands to the floor

Conclusion

Yoga asanas make your internal organs active as well as regulate your blood circulation throughout the body.  In some cases, yoga has seemed to cure completely in a situation where the patient is not eligible for surgery. If you do the asanas properly, your posture is improved and the muscles and bones become flexible. It is best you stop these yoga exercises if these interfere with your medications. Hence, talk to the instructor before practicing one.