If you look at the human body and its functioning closely, you’d see what a marvel it is. Everything is so well-knit together that the body is able to function efficiently. One of the most spectacular things about the systems present in the body is that we are endowed with certain processes which naturally help us fight any kind of vulnerability towards any diseases or illnesses, in a natural manner. But as time passes and we grow up, the deterioration in lifestyle, laid back attitude towards consumption, addiction to unwanted things and so on and so forth, restrict this natural process of fighting away diseases. We get heavily dependent on medicines and other outside sources in order to fix it. The organs that get the most easily affected are the kidneys and the bladder.

One of the most basic ways to keep yourself healthy and to maintain a long life is by keeping toxic and poisonous elements out of your body. Two of the most important organs that directly facilitate this are your kidneys and bladder. The kidneys perform an important task of purifying your blood through the process of filtration and re-absorption. Kidneys from the urine which then travels down the urethra to reach the bladder. This bladder is a muscular sac that stores this urine and therefore allows the flow of it to be controlled and less frequent. A failure to maintain healthy kidneys affects the clearing out of toxins and absorption of important elements for the body while an unhealthy bladder could lead to accumulation of urinary stones, urinary frequency, less urine retention which in turn could lead to discomfort and pain. These are general issues that, if not taken care of, can even lead to life-threatening chronic illnesses.

If you turn to yoga to maintain kidney and bladder health, then you know there won’t be any scope for disappointments. The poses involved in stimulating various organs in the body in order to make them function efficiently. All the organs become better coordinated and your body reaches optimal condition. Given below are a few of the poses that should get you started.

Yoga asanas to heal your kidneys:

Setu Bandhasana

1. Begin by lying flat on your back. Then gradually bend your knees and position your feet hip-width apart.
2. Place your arms on your side and face your palms downwards.
3. Slowly inhale, and then lift your back. Roll your shoulder inwards in such a way that your chin touches your chest. Distribute your body weight towards your shoulder’s feet and arms.
4. Tighten your buttocks and make your thighs stand parallel to the floor. Keep lifting your torso by pushing your hands
5. Hold this position for a minute and then slowly exhale and come back to the lying position.

Utkatasana

1. Begin by standing upright and placing your feet slightly apart.
2. Stretch your arms straight and make your palms face downwards.
3. Bend your knees and push down your pelvis in a way like you are seated on a chair.
4. Establish a level of comfort and stretch your hands parallel to the floor.
5. Keep your spine straight and hold the pose for a minute. Then exhale and comfortably come out of the pose.

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Paschimottanasana

1. Sit straight with your legs stretched out in front of you and flex your toes inwards
2. Raise your arms over your head and stretch them.
3. Then as you exhale, slowly bend forward and move your chin towards your shins.
4. Stretch out your arm for as far as possible. Then lift your head slightly and lengthen your spine.
5. Move your navel towards your knees. Repeat this process a few times and then lastly just hold the pose with your head on your legs.
6. Slowly come out of the pose as you inhale and enter a sitting position.

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Yoga asanas to heal your bladder:

Trikonasana

1. Stand upright with your feet slightly apart from each other.
2. Place your right foot outside at 90 degrees and the left foot inwards.
3. Slowly exhale after taking a deep breath and bend your body from your hips towards your right.  Lift your left hand up and make your right hand touch the ground.
4. Both your hands should be in a straight line and your chest and pelvis should be wide open.
5. Hold this position for some time as you carry out the process of inhalation and exhalation.
6. Then slowly come out of the pose and stand in an upright position. Repeat the same steps with the other leg.

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Bhujangasana

1. Lie flat on your stomach and place your hands on the side.
2. Move your hands to the front at the shoulder level and face your palms towards the floor.
3. Shift the weight of your body on your palms and then raise your head and chest. Bend your arms at the elbows to lift yourself up.
4. Arch your neck backward while keeping your shoulder blade firm and away from your ears.
5. Hold this asana for half a minute and then slowly come out of it as you rest your head on the ground and let your body relax.

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Malasana

1. Bring yourself in a squatting position and keep your feet close to each other.
2. Spread out your thighs and lean in the forward direction in such a way that your torso fits between your thighs.
3. Bring your palms in the Anjali Mudra and press the inner thighs against the side of the torso.
4. Stretch your arms out and hold your ankles.
5. Hold this pose for a few seconds. Slowly release and enter the standing position.

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Practice these yoga poses on regular practice and ensure that your bladder and kidneys stay healthy and strong.