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Digestive discomfort like gas and bloating can be both painful and frustrating at times. While diet and hydration is very crucial, yoga offers a natural movement based solution to relief from the pressure and helps in digestion. There are certain poses that help in stimulating abdominal organs, easing out tension and helps in freeing trapped gas more effectively.These 10 yoga postures have been suggested by an instructor Zayna Gold in a report by Health.com. The poses will make you feel lighter and more at ease. Explore some of these yoga poses that can provide digestive comfort.
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Apanasana (Knee to chest pose)– It is a gentle stretch in which abdomen is compressed and helps in releasing the trapped gas. Rocking from side to side can further help in digestion. (Photo source: Canva)
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Setu Bandhasana (Bridge pose)– A mild backbend that helps in opening the chest and enticing the digestive tract. This yoga pose can also give strength to the lower back and make abdominal muscles firm. (Photo source: Canva)
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Seated Spinal Twist on one leg– This will assist in giving better control over your stretch by keeping focus on the abdomen. It helps in improving blood flow to the internal organs and in cleansing the body. (Photo source: Canva)
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Seated heart opener-In this yoga posture, the throat, belly and chest is stretched to relief from cramping and bloating. (Photo source: Canva)
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Marjaryasana-Bitilasana (Cat-cow stretch)– The flow between the rounding and strengthening of the spine aids in boosting circulation. Abdominal pressure is reduced while relaxing the lower back. (Photo source: Canva)
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Paschimottanasana (Seated while bending forward)– This comfortable pose squeezes the belly and calms the nervous system. It is considered ideal for releasing stress related to digestive discomfort. (Photo source: Canva)
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Balasana (Child’s pose)- It is a resting yoga posture and it gently presses the abdomen. Holding on this pose helps in unleashing trapped gas and ease tension. (Photo source: Canva)
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Spinal Twist (laying back or seated)-Twisting the torso massages the internal organs and boost encourages bowel movement. This yoga pose helps in reducing the tension in the gut and in providing relief in case of bloating. (Photo source: Canva)
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Adho Mukha Svanasana (Dog pose facing downward)– This spine gets stretched while negating the core and digestive muscles. This full body stretch helps in energising the body as well as digestion. (Photo source: Canva)
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Uttanasana ( Standing with a forward bend)– A simple forward bend that boosts uplifts circulation and abdominal organs. This pose can aid in relieving pressure from the back as well from the belly. (Photo source: Canva)
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