Elimination is an important process in body-mind healing, not confined to the body alone, but the cleansing is also vital for the mind, soul and consciousness as well. Prolonged constipation, apart from the discomfort, leads to several other medical problems. Intestinal cleaning is essential in yoga. Castro and anorectic disorders are caused by stress, and if one doesn`t have good daily elimination, the stress increases and can result in more medical and emotional problems.

Clench both fists and hold them in front of your chest.

Inhale and stretch the right arm to the right and point the index finger upwards.

Also, simultaneously, stretch the left arm to the left. Hold this for six breaths and return to the starting position.

Repeat six times on both sides.

If the constipation is serious, do this Mudra four times a day. For constipation that is not so severe, repeat six to twelve times in the morning and at noon.