When experiencing constipation the discomfort felt can sometimes lead to more tension, which in turn can lead to more constriction, and so the cycle continues. Although it can feel uncomfortable, it is often necessary to relax despite the tension, to start to loosen the muscles and create positive momentum in your body.
Action: You can imagine that your gastrointestinal tract is like a river that has become a little obstructed at certain points. Imagine, as you at least partially relax your body and mind, that this obstruction is being cleared and that the river is flowing openly again allowing it to carry away anything that is no longer needed.