Relieve Constipation Naturally: 10 Yoga Poses for Better Digestion

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Knee-to-Chest Pose (Apanasana)

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Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana)

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Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)

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Garland Pose (Malasana)

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Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)

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Supine Spinal Twist (Supta Matsyendrasana)

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Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)

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Wind-Relieving Pose (Pavanamuktasana)

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Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana)

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Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana)

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