Niraj NaikFounder & CEO of SOMA Breath | Music-Powered Breathwork Pioneer | DJ, Speaker & Author

As a former pharmacist I saw how easily laxatives became a daily crutch for people with constipation

7 Sept 2026 · 0 min

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In this brief YouTube segment, former pharmacist Niraj Naik presents a non‑pharmacological method to stimulate a bowel movement for people suffering from constipation. He explains a simple breathing routine: inhale through the nose, exhale through the nose, hold the breath, then walk around the room while pinching the nose until the first urge to breathe arises. This cycle is repeated two to three times. Naik claims the technique reliably triggers the need to use the toilet, offering an alternative to habitual laxative use.

Suffer from constipation? Well, I was absolutely mind-blown at how easy this method works. What you need to do is breathe in through your nose, breathe out through your nose, hold your breath, and walk around the room pinching your nose until you get first urge to breathe. Then repeat breathing in, out, hold, and keep doing this 2 to 3 times, and you'll be pleasantly surprised when you need to go to the toilet.