Care for Your Kidneys, Find the Essence of Nourishment in Yoga Poses
On March 12th this year is World Kidney Day, and the kidney has always been called the 'gate of life'. The International Society of Nephrology and the International Kidney Fund call for everyone to care for their ‘magical’ kidneys.
The kidney bears the heavy responsibility of removing toxins and metabolic waste from the body. No matter good or bad, it is important to take good care of it in daily life to live a healthy and happy life.
In addition to reasonable diet and drinking plenty of water, many yoga poses can also help maintain the kidneys. We know that the kidneys are located on either side of our lower back. Some yoga poses, such as Cobra Pose, Bow Pose, Spinal Twist Pose, etc., can effectively stimulate the kidneys through movement, achieving the purpose of activating the organs.
From a Chinese medicine perspective, nurturing the kidneys means nurturing both the kidneys and the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are located in the abdominal cavity, and some yoga poses can press and stimulate the glands, promoting the secretion of adrenaline, thus helping to maintain the kidneys.
———— Cobra Pose ————
Action technique:
Simple sitting, both hands open to the sides, parallel to the ground, left hand rests on the outer side of the right knee joint, right hand rests behind the back, turn the body to look to the back side, maintain natural breathing for 8-10 times; repeat in the opposite direction.
Precautions:
For people with waist disc herniation, do not use too much force when performing the action, control the time to not be too long.
Effect analysis:
The twisting of the upper body is a massage for the kidneys, and the feeling of warmth in the lower back will be felt during the movement, which can activate the kidneys, relieve the waist and back, and the long-term pressure of the kidneys, promote the secretion of adrenaline, and improve kidney function.
———— Bow Pose ————
Action technique:
Lie on your stomach, both arms extended behind you, both hands grasping both ankles, hold for two breaths; completely exhale, use the force of both hands and feet to lift the knees and chest completely off the ground, support the abdomen with the force of the upper limbs, and the upper limbs are like a bowstring to extend the body into an archery shape. Maintain the action for 30 seconds.
Precautions:
Pay attention to the feeling in your waist, if you feel pain, reduce the action range, but always maintain breathing.
Effect analysis:
Enhance the elasticity of the spine, thereby supporting the kidneys, and promote the detoxification of the kidneys. It can also relax the shoulders and the front of the legs.
———— Spinal Twist Pose ————
Action technique:
Lie on your back, both arms outstretched, both hands grasping both ankles, hold for two breaths; completely exhale, use the force of both hands and feet to lift the knees and chest completely off the ground, support the abdomen with the force of the upper limbs, and the upper limbs are like a bowstring to extend the body into an archery shape. Maintain the action for 30 seconds.
Precautions:
Pay attention to the feeling in your waist, if you feel pain, reduce the action range, but always maintain breathing.
Effect analysis:
Enhance the elasticity of the spine, thereby supporting the kidneys, and promote the detoxification of the kidneys. It can also relax the shoulders and the front of the legs.
———— Locust Pose ————
Action technique:
Lie flat, both hands forward outstretched, both feet stretched out, breathe naturally for 30 seconds.
Effect analysis:
Massage the abdominal renal meridian and other meridians, through this action, it can also exercise the back muscles at the same time, nourish the waist and kidney. Stimulate the secretion of glands, promoting the secretion of adrenaline, thus protecting our kidneys.
———— Child’s Pose ————
Action technique:
Kneel on your heels, lie on your stomach, both arms stretched out in front of you, the back is relaxed and elongated.
Effect analysis:
This pose is suitable for anyone, it is a good relaxation pose, can calm the mind and refresh the brain, soothe the nerves, invigorate the qi, and is a good release for internal organs.
Yoga practice will not produce results overnight, and it is important to persevere and enjoy the process, and reap health and happiness.
