20 Minute Yoga for Constipation & IBS

Alex Schupp • April 24, 2023

Medical Therapeutic Yoga with Dr. Jessie : Nourish and Support Your Gastrointestinal System

Try this 20-minute Medical Therapeutic Yoga (MTY) sequence guided by Jessie, Doctor of Physical Therapy at The Healing Collective Functional & Integrative Medicine.  This video was hosted by UnaVida Studio in Niwot, CO, where you can catch weekly MTY classes with DR. Jessie that cater to YOUR unique needs.


Dr. Jessie offers this 20-minute yoga practice that was developed to help you alleviate the symptoms of digestive disturbance including bloating, gas, irritation, abdominal pain, or constipation. 


This practice is suitable for beginners and if you are unable to sit cross-legged on the floor, you are very welcome to practice along while sitting in a chair.  We hope you enjoy and experience the benefits of this nourishing practice.


Want More Support to Help Heal Your Gut?

For even more support of your organs of elimination, explore Frequency Specific Microcurrent with Dr. Jessie or Dr. Madelyn.  Check out our Vagus Nerve Online Course for a deep dive into vagus self-testing and treatment strategies.  Tracy Shulsinger, FNP, can order labs and stool tests to diagnose your root cause.  Raechel Koob, CHHC, can provide coaching for nutririon and lifestyle modifications that help you achieve wholeness.  Not sure where to start?  Give our office a call and our staff can help you discern the best strategy for gut health.

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