In the last 30 years, yoga has become a popular workout for those looking to lose weight, tone up muscle, and increase flexibility. With emphasis on one or more of these three end-goals, yoga has become less about whole body-mind health and more about a sweat-inducing workout for today’s average practitioner. In the following pages, I’ll explore the effects that yoga has on the body outside of a muscle-building workout; specifically, the positive results that a consistent yoga practice can bring to one’s digestive health.