Yoga for Piles is very effective exercise for Haemorrhoids and Fissures. Piles are very common and are generally caused by chronic constipation or chronic diarrhoea, pregnancy or straining while passing stool. Piles can be really painful and irritating.  Hemorrhoids (or piles) can cause itchiness, redness, inflammation and bloody stools. If the escalates to a more severe condition then it can cause anaemia due to blood loss, faecal inconsistence, anal fistula, infection, strangulated haemorrhoid which result in the blood clot or infection. However, piles can be cured using home remedies such as exercising which includes pelvic floor exercises, abdominal exercises, and yoga postures. Consulting a doctor at an early stage is the wisest thing to be done in which case piles can be cured by medication instead of the operation (1).

Yoga and Ayurveda a cure to almost all kinds of diseases which covers piles as well. It has no side effects. Yoga includes bodily exercises like stretching and asanas (postures) which relax the blood vessels improving blood circulation and also relaxes muscles, it improves immunity system and removes toxins from the body. Curing constipation can lessen 90% chances of haemorrhoids and yoga can help attaining it. In this post, we have shared 11 Yoga Asanas for Piles. These asanas will definitely help you in easy bowel movements and also in relieving pain (2).

Yoga Asanas For Piles

1. Mulabandhasana

Mula means roots and Bandhana means a lock, therefore this asana is also called the Root Lock Pose. This asana essentially helps in controlling the body energy. Since piles are caused by pressure on the abdomen or the back, this asana helps in contraction of pelvic floor muscles which in turn helps in rejuvenation and restoration the functionality of the anal region. Try Yoga for piles and you will get good results in very short time.

How to Do Mulabandhasana:

1. The proper way of doing this asana is by sitting in the ‘Lotus Position’.
2. Keep the hands stretched on the knees.
3. Keep breathing deeply while concentrating on the pelvic muscles.
4. Now, contract the abdominal muscles upwards and release without straining.
5. Repeat this 10 times a day.
6. This asana is mostly about the breathing pattern and the following muscle contraction so practising regularly will give the satisfactory results.

Mulbandhasana

2. Shishuasana

Shishu means baby, therefore, it is also called the Child Pose. Some benefits of Shishuasana are relief from constipation, relaxation of neck pain and back pain along with calming the nervous system. By following these steps, Shishuasana can be done properly. This asana also helps in increasing blood circulation on the face and head which relieves a headache and increases the skin glow.

How to Do Shishuasana:

1. Sit on the knees and bend forward while keeping the hips touched to the toes.
2. Keep the forehead on the ground and keep the hands stretched forward alongside the body.
3. Gently press on the chest and the thighs.
4. Hold for some time, come up by uncurling the backbone and relax.

Shishu Asana

3. Ashwini Mudra

Ashwini in Sanskrit means Horse and talks about the act of horses shrinking their sphincter after the passage of bowels. The main idea is the regulation of the muscles of the anal region. You will see quick results in 1-2 weeks when you will try yoga for piles problem.

How to Do Ashwini Mudra

1. At first, one needs to sit in the meditation position, take deep breaths and relax.
2. Concentrate on the anal region and try to contract the buttock muscles without straining.
3. Come back to the normal posture.
4. Keep repeating it.

Ashwini mudra has a lot of health benefits and is also very easy to be done, that is, while walking, in the office, at home, in school, possibly anywhere. This is the unsurpassed yoga posture for piles, fissures, itchy and painful haemorrhoids.

Ashwini Mudra

4. Sarvangasana

Sarvangasana or shoulder is a comparatively difficult asana to perform but is one of the most useful asanas.

How to Do Sarvangasana:

1. Lie down with back on the floor, legs stretched and hands by the side.
2. Keep lifting the legs until it makes a 90 degree with the torso.
3. Further pull the legs up by lifting the waist with the help of the palms and getting support by placing the elbows on the ground.
4. Hold this position for about a minute and then slowly lower the body.
5. Put the legs flat on the ground in sleeping position.
6. Since the heart has to pump the blood in the opposite direction, more strength is required which results in the refreshment of the inner organs of the body as a consequence of more flow of blood in the body
   

   Sarvangasana

5. Padhastasana

Padhastasana is a simple posture which is also known as the hand under foot posture. It is ideal for beginners, however, flexibility and strength is required for performing this. This asana gives relief from back pain, joint pains, and abdominal pain. Abdominal muscles get stretched and relaxed which helps in bowel movement.

How to Do Padhastasana:

1. Padhastasana can be practised by standing upright on the floor with hands hanging on the sides.
2. Then take a deep breath and raise the hands over the head in a straightened and stretched posture.
3. Bend while stretching the hands a torso until the palms touch the toes.
4. Try to make a firm contact between the chin and the knees without bending the knees.
5. Hold this position for a minimum of 5 seconds and maximum up to 20 to 25 seconds and then release the hands and stand upright.
6. One needs to take fast breaths while attempting this asana. But this asana should not be attempted just after having a meal.

Hasta Padasana

6. Vajrasana

Vajrasana is another easier asana to perform. When someone begins to with this asana they may feel a bit of a pain in the knees but it goes away with time. The science behind the success of this posture is that it regulates blood in the lower abdominal regions by reducing blood regulation in the leg area, therefore, increasing the efficiency of the digestive system.

How to Do Vajrasana:

1. This posture can be performed by sitting with legs folded inside so that calves touch the thighs and the legs are placed on either side of the anus.
2. The knees, feet and the toes should be aligned in a straight line.
3. The back, shoulder, and neck should be straight and firm.
4. Hands should be on the knees.

This very simple an asana gives relief from a number of issues such as menstrual cramps, lower back pains and most importantly improves digestion which prevents ulcer and acidity.

Vajrasana

7. Pashchimottanasana

How to Do Paschimottanasana:

1. This asana is performed by sitting on the ground with stretched legs.
2. The hands are supposed to stretch forward and touch the toes.
3. It is a lot like Padhastasana but in a seating position.

Pashchimottanasana also has a lot of benefits of which the main one is improving the digestive system by toning the spleen, liver, pancreas, and kidneys. It cools the body and stimulates the pelvic organs. This asana also harmonizes the nerves.

Paschimottanasana

8. Mayurasana

Mayurasana can be a bit difficult for people who are not fit as such.

How to Do Mayurasana:

1. For performing this asana the person should lie down on their stomach, then gently bend the elbows so as to place them directly under the shoulders.
2. Next, the person should place the palms together in the Anjali mudra and lift up the hips.
3. Walk towards the arms as close as possible.
4. After that one needs to raise the right leg as much as one can and kick up the other leg as well by pushing away floor. This will push the lower body off the floor.
5. Then hold the pose for some time while keeping the head off the floor.
6. Make sure that the shoulders are away from the ears.
7. Breathe deeply and stay in the pose until comfortable.
8. Release the pose in the same order that was got into.

It detoxifies the body and also helps to get rid of tumours and fevers. It helps in proper functioning of digestive organs and increases blood circulation in the abdominal area, therefore making it stronger. This asana rejuvenates the pancreas, spleen, kidneys, stomach, liver, and intestines.It helps in curing piles. This asana reduces all menstrual and menopause dysfunctions. It helps to make the joints and spine stronger thus improving posture. This asana calms the mind reducing stress and anxiety.

Mayurasana

9. Malasana

Mala literally means garland, therefore its also called the Garland Pose.

How to Do Malasana:

1. To do this pose one needs to keep their feet flat on the ground at a little distance.
2. Next, they have pushed their body down into a squatting position so that the torso fits smoothly in the gap.
3. The knees will have to be spread towards each side.
4. Keep the hands in the Anjali mudra with the elbows touching the knees.
5. This posture is easy and helps in instigating metabolism, tones the belly, activates the digestive system, stretches the abdomen down regions and lastly improves body posture.

Malasana

10. Bhastrika Pranayam

How to Do Bhastrika Pranayam:

1. For doing the Bhastrika Pranayam we need to sit in the Padmasana (Lotus Pose) with closed eyes.
2. We need to inhale for filling the lungs with air after that gently exhale.
3. In this process of inhaling and exhaling should take the length of time-2.5 seconds to breathe in and 2.5 seconds to breathe out.
4. While breathing in we need to assume that we are taking in positive energy and vibrations and that we are getting energy from it.
5. During breathing out, we need to imagine that we are taking out all the negatives from the body.
6. This asana helps in purifying blood and helps get rid of foreign bodies and toxins from the body.
7. Our heart and head get an adequate amount of fresh air by which our health is improved.
8. It also heats up our body which is helpful in case of common cold, and also builds our immunity system.

11. Anulom Vilom

It is also known as Nadhi Sodhana Pranayam. Anulom Vilom is a yoga for piles by Baba Ramdev. You can read about Ramdev Baba Yoga Asanas to know more yoga poses and its benefits.

How to Do Anulom Vilom Pranayam:

1. For practising it we need to sit comfortably with your body vertically upright and erect.
2. We then require bringing your hands to our nose and close the right nostril with the thumb.
3. We need to inhale deeply through the other nostril which is not pressed nostril so that it fills up our lungs with air.
4. After that close the left nostril with the index finger and release the right nostril and exhale slowly.
5. Inhale from the right nostril only.
6. Keep repeating this process for 5 minutes every day.

Benefits of this yoga can mainly be regarding the brain, helps in calming the brain. Besides that, t purifies blood and reduces stress and depression and since hemorrhoids are a result of pressure, it helps in controlling piles as well.

Yoga is generally a very effective form of keeping oneself healthy. Certain forms of yoga are practiced by people pertaining to their cause of practice.However, these yoga asanas help in reducing hemorrhoids besides calming the mind and helping in losing weight!