After the holiday season, many cultures embrace ritual practice of restraint and simplicity. Intended to restore balance, these practices are purported to remove dullness, congestion, and lethargy in body, mind and spirit. Specific asana can build resilience in the belly, from stronger muscles to less bloating and constipation. Additionally, this asana series invites an introspective perspective since many of the shapes direct our physical and energetic gaze inward.