Reduces fat in the abdomen. <br />It helps in the stimulation of abdominal viscera, such as kidneys, liver, pancreas, etc. <br />This Asana relieves constipation, removes sluggishness of liver, dyspepsia, belching and gastritis. <br />It cures piles and diabetes. <br />The hip muscles of the abdomen, the solar plexus of nerves, the epigastric plexus of nerves, bladder prostrate, lumbar nerves, sympathetic cord, are all toned up and kept in a healthy, sound condition.