Let’s Talk About Poop: How Yoga Gets Things Moving
Let’s normalize talking about poop—because yes, yoga can absolutely help. From twists to breathwork to hydration, this one’s all about getting things moving (literally).
Let’s be real: nobody loves talking about poop—but if you’ve ever been backed up, bloated, or felt like your insides were staging a rebellion, you know how much digestion affects your entire mood. It’s time to normalize it, laugh a little, and get things moving. Good news: yoga can help. In fact, if you're looking for yoga for digestion, yoga for constipation, or natural support for gut health in Tucson, we’ve got you covered.
Why Digestion Matters (and Why It Gets Off Track)
Digestion isn’t just about food. It’s about how well we absorb energy, process experiences, and eliminate what we no longer need—physically and emotionally. When our digestion is sluggish, everything feels heavy. Literally and energetically.
Modern life doesn’t help. We’re often rushing meals, eating on-the-go, stressed out, dehydrated, or hunched over our desk. All of this adds up to tension in the belly and stagnation in the gut.
Movement and Gut Health: Why Yoga Works
Yoga helps in a few key ways:
Twisting poses massage the internal organs and help stimulate movement along the digestive tract.
Gentle inversions and reclined shapes support lymphatic flow and circulation.
Breathwork calms the nervous system, which shifts the body into rest-and-digest mode.
Mindful movement activates the core and pelvic floor, which supports the mechanics of digestion.
The result? You might just leave class feeling lighter—and ready for a satisfying trip to the bathroom.
Looking for movement that supports gut health? Try podFLOW. It’s a breath-centered vinyasa class that encourages twisting, core awareness, and fluid movement. We also love Yin for digestion. While it’s slower-paced, it gives your organs time to breathe and release tension, especially when held in shapes that gently compress and stretch the belly.
When to Move and When to Rest
When digestion feels off, it can be hard to know whether you should move your body or crawl into a blanket burrito and do nothing. The truth is—both are valid.
If you’re bloated, stiff, or feeling heavy: gentle twists, cat-cow, supine spinal rolls, and podFLOW classes can help stimulate circulation.
If you’re cramping, low-energy, or emotionally overwhelmed: rest. A Yin class or restorative poses with a heating pad can help reset your nervous system.
Also, don’t forget the basics: hydration is huge when it comes to digestion. If you're not drinking enough water, your system has a harder time doing its job.
Yoga for Constipation: Yes, It’s a Thing
Let’s not tiptoe around it. Constipation is uncomfortable. If you're looking for yoga for constipation, you’re not alone. Many students have shared that a good class helped "get things going" in the best way possible. Here are a few poses that support that process:
Seated twist (Ardha Matsyendrasana)
Reclined wind-removing pose (Apanasana)
Happy baby pose (Ananda Balasana)
Bridge pose (Setu Bandhasana)
And of course—keep moving! Find something consistent you can come back to. Start with our Class Schedule and see what flows with your routine.
Who Teaches These Gut-Loving Classes?
Our studio is full of instructors who love weaving in anatomy, energy, breath, and even digestive support. They’re kind, funny, deeply knowledgeable, and happy to answer questions before or after class.
We’re not saying yoga will solve everything (you should still eat your fiber and drink your water!)—but we are saying your mat can be a place where you literally start to release what no longer serves you. Learn more about our teachers HERE!
Time to Get Things Moving
You deserve to feel good from the inside out. Try out one of our classes this week and support your digestive system while reconnecting with your breath and body.
Explore our full Class Schedule and let your gut (and your mood) thank you.
You. Belong. Here. 💙