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5 yoga asanas to improve digestion and eliminate bloating
Do you feel so full at times after your meals that you are unable to move? This is caused by bloating. It commonly occurs when gas buildups somewhere in the gastrointestinal tract. In severe cases, it can cause pain and discomfort.
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To eliminate bloating you need to make some changes in your eating habits and avoid foods that make you very gassy and bloated. Practising at least 15 minutes of yoga every day can help you ease your pain. Here are five yoga asanas for better digestion.(Unsplash)
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Child’s pose (Balasana): This is a very relaxing pose that is believed to massage your internal organs and release gas..(Instagram/@aliastanya)
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Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana): Practising this pose every day can improve digestion but prevent constipation. It creates pressure on the stomach and release a stress hormone that improves bowel movement. (Instagram/@kaliyoga_studio)
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Happy Baby pose (Ananda Balasana): This is one of the easiest yoga poses which is usually done at the end of yoga sessions. It also relaxes the lower back, strengthens the legs, lengthens and realigns the spine, and opens the hips. (Instagram/@evgeniya_doganer_yoga)
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Wind-Relieving pose (Pawanmuktasana): This position will help relax your abdomen, hips, thighs and buttocks. You can hold this pose for 20 seconds initially and then increase to 1 minute. (Instagram/@yogabyshubhangi)
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