Each time we have a snack a small meal or a big meal, digestion is required and then to fulfill the digestion there is call for blood all of it in the stomach, which then starts the digestive processes. If there is any activity after meal or snack, there could be disruptions of the blood flow in the stomach, and the blood flow will go to the extremities. Creating a kind of flux in your digestive system which could lead to acidity, flatulence, constipation, undigested food, obesity and many other complications.
Walking is an easy-on-your-joints, low-impact workout that can be done almost anyplace. Precautions needs to be taken.
Most of the studies says, walk after 30 minutes, but, Vedic wisdom advices, that post meal or a snack - if it is a small snack which includes fruits, or something light around two and half hours of digestive time to be allowed. If it is a meal then 3 and 3 and half hours gap after which one can stroll around slowly with relax breathing that could further support and assist digestion. Should there be walking immediately after a big meal, it could prove detrimental towards the health. Heavy meal and sleeping is also not advisable.
Post meal after hour and half, you can have a chamomile tea, with ginger, mint, nutmeg and slight jaggery. Couple of cups after hour and half and then if you go for gentle walk then it will add value.
Sit in vajrasana for a while. In vajrasana, shut your eyes and just focus on gently breathing out through your mouth and gentle breathing in through your nose.
Walking stimulates the stomach and intestines. It improves absorption of nutrients. Food may pass through the digestive system more quickly as a result. Additionally, it can lessen bloating, particularly for people with irritable bowel syndrome.
Brisk walking should be avoided.
Easing the knots of your body by relaxing with your breath out, with each breath going out also will support digestion. Walking can also help in reducing weight loss.
Gentle slow walking is loosening up and also releases stress from your stiff back, stiff legs, and a stiff mind, overburdened with thoughts cluttered with conflict and disharmony of the day either at work, travel or home. Once you declutter yourself from everything that enhances your mood and so, gentle walk will help you sleep a little well and little longer.
And Lastly, Make walking a happy time. Always, walk with positive attitude.
