If you’ve been struggling with high uric acid, you know how uncomfortable and frustrating it can be. The pain, the stiffness, the random flare-ups—it’s enough to make even everyday tasks feel overwhelming. While medication and dietary changes play a huge role, there’s another gentle yet powerful tool you might be missing: yoga.
Certain yoga poses don’t just stretch your body—they support your internal organs, improve circulation, and boost your body’s natural ability to flush out toxins like uric acid. It’s not about pushing yourself hard; it’s about connecting, breathing, and letting your body slowly find balance again.
Here are five yoga asanas that can become small, healing rituals in your day.
1. Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
Reignite digestion and encourage release
When your body holds onto uric acid, it’s often because digestion and detox are sluggish. Trikonasana can help restart that inner fire—supporting your gut, improving circulation, and helping your body gently let go of what it no longer needs.
How to do it:
- Stand with your feet wide apart.
- Turn your right foot outward.
- Reach both arms out to the sides and bend toward your right leg.
- Place your right hand on your shin or ankle, and lift your left arm high.
- Gaze up, breathe deeply.
- Hold for 30 seconds, then switch sides.
This pose creates space—not just in your body, but in your digestive system, helping you feel lighter from the inside out.
2. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
Open your heart, support your kidneys
If you’ve been feeling heavy, emotionally and physically, cobra pose is like a deep breath for your whole system. It opens your chest, strengthens your kidneys, and supports your body’s ability to eliminate uric acid.
How to do it:
- Lie on your belly, hands under your shoulders.
- Inhale and slowly lift your chest, straightening your arms.
- Keep your elbows close and your gaze lifted.
- Hold for 20–30 seconds, then gently release.
Let this pose remind you that you’re strong, and your body knows how to heal—it just needs your patience and support.
3. Pawanmuktasana (Wind-Relieving Pose)
Release built-up pressure—physically and emotionally
Sometimes, the tension from high uric acid doesn’t just sit in our joints—it lives in our gut too. This pose is all about letting go. It encourages healthy digestion and makes it easier for your kidneys to do their job.
How to do it:
- Lie on your back and hug your knees to your chest.
- Gently rock side to side if it feels good.
- Raise your head and bring your nose toward your knees.
- Breathe deeply and hold for 15–20 seconds.
This pose gives your body permission to release—gas, waste, stress, all of it. It’s a little reset button for your system.
4. Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Spinal Twist)
Detox from deep within
This pose helps wring out your liver and kidneys—two of the hardest-working organs when it comes to uric acid removal. But beyond the physical, this twist also gives your spine and nervous system a sense of calm and clarity.
How to do it:
- Sit with legs extended.
- Cross your right leg over your left thigh.
- Bend your left leg and tuck it near your right hip.
- Twist to the right, using your left elbow to press against your right knee.
- Place your right hand behind you for support.
- Hold for 20 seconds, then switch sides.
It’s a pose that speaks of renewal—twisting out what no longer serves you and making space for healing.
5. Shavasana (Corpse Pose)
Let your body rest—and repair
This might seem like the simplest pose, but it’s the one we often skip. In truth, stress can silently push uric acid levels higher. Shavasana is your time to pause, breathe, and remind your nervous system that you are safe.
How to do it:
- Lie on your back with your arms at your sides, palms facing up.
- Let your body melt into the floor.
- Close your eyes and simply breathe.
- Stay for 5–10 minutes.
This isn’t just rest. It’s repair. It’s surrender. And it’s essential.
A Final Word from the Heart
Your body is not working against you—it’s doing its best. These poses aren’t meant to be a fix-all, but think of them as acts of self-care. Moments where you tell your body: “I’m listening. I’m here to help.”
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