Cause of constipation range from not taking in enough liquids, over poor diet to mechanical issues such as an obstruction in the intestine. Listed are some home remedies to treat hard stool and constipation problem.

1. Constipation? Hard Stool?
Release Your Stool with Easy
to Follow Home Remedies
(Quick Stomach Relief Guide)

2. No one likes to talk about it, but being constipated can feel really uncomfortable.
Your belly feels strained, bloated, full, and distended. And when you actually do go to the
bathroom, you might feel like you’re never completely able to clear your bowels.
Medically speaking, constipation is classified as passing fewer than three stools per week,
having hard stools, experiencing difficulty with bowel movements, or feeling like you aren’t
completely evacuating your bowels.
And when we’re feeling “backed up,” all too often we turn to pills and over-the-counter
remedies. The truth is, they usually work pretty well as a quick fix.
But unless you treat the problem at its source, these treatments just cover up the
underlying problem without fixing it.
I’ve talked before about how to get rid of bloating and ways to improve digestion to stop
constipation in its tracks. A high-fiber diet full of fruits and vegetables and making sure
you’re drinking enough water are two big factors for preventing constipation. Not to mention
these 3 natural cures.
But did you know that there are exercises to relieve constipation fast?
Yoga Poses for Constipation
While any type of exercise will help you with regular bowel movements and also with
improving digestive health, yoga stands out as one of the best types of exercise for treating
constipation.
That’s right – besides being great for boosting flexibility, circulatory health, and muscle
tone, yoga is a great way to keep your digestive tract moving and prevent constipation.
Yoga relieves constipation by working in two different ways.
First, it helps you reduce stress. This is important because stress is a major contributor to
constipation and can cause things to get blocked up fast if you’re not careful (1).
You might have heard of the “fight-or-flight response” – it’s a physiological reaction
designed to protect us in dangerous situations.
When you detect an attack or any kind of threat to survival, your sympathetic nervous
system is activated, which prepares you to fight or flee quickly.
This response originated back in the days when our ancestors were in danger of being
eaten by tigers and other wild animals. But, while most of us probably won’t have to face
hungry tigers any time soon, our fight-or-flight response still gets activated during stressful
situations (2).

3. It also sets off a cascade of hormone secretions, which affects your body in many different
ways, including by decreasing the peristalsis (movement) of the bowels.
Think of your gut as a highway. For things to work efficiently, the road needs to be clear so
that cars can move along. When you have chronic stress, everything gets slowed down
and eventually traffic starts to pile up until nothing is able to move at all.
And second, many yoga poses also work by increasing blood flow, massaging the digestive
tract, and pushing things along through the system so that your body is able to form healthy
bowel movements and prevent constipation.
The twisting motions in many yoga are especially helpful for promoting elimination, plus
relieving tension and support detoxification.
Incorporate these yoga poses for bowel movement stimulation into your daily routine and
you can say goodbye to the straining and bloat for good!
7 Yoga Positions for Constipation
This position is the perfect yoga pose for constipation because it stretches your entire body
and releases tension. This can also help relieve any buildup in the digestive tract, getting
things moving and putting an end to constipation.
To get into this position:
1. Downward Facing Dog

4. Start all fours on the floor.
Tuck your toes under and straighten your legs, pushing down through your palms.
You should be forming an upside-down “V” at this point.
Keep your feet hips-width apart with your arms a bit wider at shoulder-length.
Bend the knees very slightly and hold for 10 deep breaths.
2. Matsyasana Twist (Seated Twist)
When you’re in this position, the twist of your body stimulates the digestive tract and can
even help spur detoxification.
This is one of the simpler yoga poses, which makes it perfect for beginners.
To get into this position:
Sit on the floor with your legs stretched out in front of you.
Bend your left leg and put your left foot on the ground, near your bottom.
To twist, put your right elbow next to your left knee and look over your left shoulder,
twisting and stretching the body.
Hold for a few deep breaths and then repeat on the other side.

5. Source: Yoga Basics
If you’re practicing yoga for constipation and gas, this pose should be a staple in your
routine.
The name of this pose is fitting, as this position is ideal for deflating bloat and reducing gas.
It also helps stimulate the colon, small intestine, and stomach, which means it will help with
overall digestion.
Lie flat on your back with both legs stretched out straight in front of you.
Slowly bring the right knee up into your chest and hold with both arms for 20 breaths.
Stretch it back out again and repeat with the other side.
Then draw both legs into the chest and hold to complete the stretch.
3. Wind Relieving Pose
4. Crescent Twist
Source: Yoga Journal

6. This pose twists your body even more than seated twisting positions, so it’s great for
massaging the digestive tract and helping peristalsis to move food through the body.
To get into this position:
Standing straight up, go down into a lunge with your forward foot over your knee and
keep your back leg straight and balanced on the ball of your foot.
Then, place your hands in prayer position and twist down towards the bent leg,
putting your arm on the outside of the bent leg for support.
Hold for 10 deep breaths and switch sides.
5. Child’s Pose
The purpose of this pose is to relieve tension and reduce stress. As I mentioned above,
over time, stress accumulates and can quickly take a toll on your digestive health, leading
to constipation.
With chronically high levels of stress, regularity in your bowel movements is just about
impossible.
Child’s pose is perfect for all levels of yogis, from beginner to advanced.
To get into this position:
Sit on the floor with knees bent and feet tucked under, about hip-length apart.
Lean forward into the mat, and stretch your arms out in front of you, slowly inching
forward until your forehead touches the mat.
Breathe deeply and hold the pose, releasing any tension and letting stress drift
away.
6. Standing Forward Bend

7. Source: Yoga Journal
Practicing this pose can help relieve stress and calm your nerves, which means improving
the function of the digestive tract. Plus, it compresses the abdomen to optimize digestion
and prevent constipation.
To get into this position:
Start by standing straight up with feet hip-width apart and then fold down, pulling
your chest towards your thighs.
If necessary, bend your legs to make this pose easier.
Drop your arms down and push your palms on the floor or grab opposite arms to
really feel the stretch.
Hold this pose for 10 breaths and then relax.
7. Supine Twist

8. Source: Yoga Basics
This yoga pose is awesome for your digestive health for several reasons.
First, the twisting motion of this pose massages the intestines, helping to expel waste,
move food along, and detoxify. Plus, it stimulates blood flow to your gut, which can improve
digestive health.
To get into this position:
Start by lying flat on your back and drawing both legs up to the chest.
Extend the left leg straight out, bend your right leg, and bring it to the left across your
body. Keep your back and shoulders pressed against the floor and look towards your
right.
Hold for 20 breaths and then repeat on the other side.
Regular Yoga to Keep You Regular
Give these 7 yoga poses for constipation a try and your digestive system will be moving
again in no time.
Or, try creating your own custom constipation-fighting yoga routine. Any twisting pose can
aid in stimulating peristalsis and reducing constipation while simple meditative poses
alleviate gas and bloating by slashing stress.
I recommend making a little time each day to practice a few yoga poses. This can get your
day off to a great start and prevent stress from building up over time.
You’ll eat delicious cleansing meals that will help ban bloat, cut sugar cravings, and leave
you feeling energized in just 24 hours.