Abstract

The concept of Nabhi Chyuti, which is commonly known as navel displacement, is an idea in traditional Hatha Yoga and Ayurvedic practices. Classical yoga texts like the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita, Shiva Samhita and Yogashikha Upanishad describe the navel or nabhi as the energetic and anatomical center of the body. The nabhi governs the manipura chakra and digestive fire also known as agni. Some yoga therapists today think that the symptoms of Nabhi Chyuti, such as stomach pain, digestive problems, tiredness and emotional imbalance are similar to conditions like irritable bowel syndrome or problems with the digestive system. This review looks at thirty sources, including old yogic texts and recent research studies published between 2000 and 2026. These studies examine how yoga affects health and core stability. The searches were done on PubMed, Google Scholar and other databases. The findings show that old texts suggest eating in moderation doing yoga poses like Naukasana, Vajrasana, Pavanamuktasana and Dhanurasana and regulating breathing to balance the body’s energy and structure. Research studies support these ideas showing that yoga can affect the vagus nerve, parasympathetic activation and gut movement (Kuttner et al., 2006; Cramer et al., 2013; Innes et al., 2015). Nabhi Chyuti seems to be both an emotional imbalance. By comparing yogic ideas with scientific evidence this article confirms that Hatha Yoga can help manage stomach and stress-related problems. However more research is needed to create diagnostic and clinical frameworks. Future studies should include randomized trials that examine yoga-based realignment protocols and objective measures of navel position, muscle activity and communication, between the gut and the brain. The concept of Nabhi Chyuti and its symptoms are important to understand in order to provide treatment. Nabhi Chyuti is a condition that can be treated with Hatha Yoga and other holistic approaches. The practice of Hatha Yoga can help restore balance to the body and mind.

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