How to eliminate gases with Yoga postures?

Advantages of yoga in gases

Some of the causes of bloating include eating unhealthy foods, indigestion, binge eating, or not drinking enough water and fluids. The bloating could also be due to aerophagia which can create gaseous havoc in the body. The intestinal microbial flora, acting on the undigested food material, plays an essential role in the genesis of bloating. In some cases, probiotics can help with gas.

Other times, pain in the belly and back, along with discomfort during swelling, amplifies the agony so much that the body needs to move. Therefore, the practice of yoga can help relieve uncomfortable gas in the abdomen.

All of the poses that we will discover are meant to stretch the body in a way that relaxes the muscles. And at the same time, these postures increase the blood supply to the organs, facilitating intestinal motility. This helps improve gut health. Also, it allows gas to whizz out of the intestinal tube.

There are several things that can help naturally release built-up gas from your system, and they all involve moving your body. Going for a walk is a form of gentle exercise that can help massage the intestine, helping gas to pass faster. Lying on your side and bringing your knees to your chest puts gentle pressure on your intestines and helps release trapped gas. Even simply squatting until your butt is almost on the ground can also help relieve gas anatomically speaking, as this position perfectly aligns the digestive system, relaxing the puborectalis muscle and straightening the rectum.

postures

There are some poses that can target areas of the body that can help eliminate gas. It’s up to us, but we’ll probably want to practice these poses or asanas in private. You can choose to keep these asanas for a long time as they are not harmful to your health.

It is recommended to pay special attention to how we breathe and practice deep breathing. With each inhalation, we will allow the belly to expand. We will try to bring the navel towards the column with each exhalation.

Wind Relieving Pose (Pawanmuktasana)

This pose will help relax your abdomen, hips, thighs, and buttocks. It favors to eliminate gases quickly and efficiently.

1. We will lie on our back and raise our legs up to 90 degrees.
2. We will bend both knees and bring the thighs towards the abdomen.
3. We’ll keep the knees and ankles together.
4. We will bring the arms around the legs.
5. We will put our hands together or grab each other’s elbows.
6. We will raise the neck and put the chin on the chest or place it on the knees.
7. We will start by holding this posture for 20 seconds. We will gradually increase up to 1 minute. We’ll keep our heads on the ground if that’s more comfortable for us.

boy pose

This asana relaxes the lower back, hips, and legs. It is believed that it massages the internal organs.

1. We will get down on our knees and sit on our heels.
2. We will adjust the knees so that they are hip-width apart or slightly wider.
3. We will walk slowly with our hands in front of us as we bend at the hips.
4. We will allow the torso to rest on the thighs.
5. We will lengthen the neck and rest the forehead on the ground.
6. We can keep our arms extended or bring them next to the body with the palms facing up.
7. We will allow the belly to fall heavily on the legs. We will keep gentle pressure on this area.
8. We will rest in this position for a maximum of 5 minutes.

To increase the pressure on the abdomen, we can make fists with our hands. We will place them on either side of the lower abdomen before leaning forward. You have to be careful and patient to eliminate gases without hurting yourself.

Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana)

This pose improves digestion and relaxes the body.

1. We will sit with our bottoms on a folded blanket or cushion with our legs extended in front of us.
2. We will press through the heels and bring the toes towards the shins. We can maintain a slight bend in the knees.
3. We will place our hands along the body and press the ground while stretching the spine.
4. We will open the heart center as we ground into the sit bones.
5. On an exhalation, we will slowly bend at the hips and bend forward.
6. We will walk our hands along the body. We will rest on the ground or on the legs. We can also put our hands together around our feet.
7. With each inhalation, we will slightly lift the torso and lengthen the spine.
8. On each exhalation, we will lower ourselves deeper into the pose.
9. It is recommended to remain in this position for a maximum of 3 minutes. If we want to deepen the stretch, we will use a strap around the soles of the feet.

Spinal Twist Pose (Supta Matsyendrasana)

This pose is believed to improve digestion by massaging, stretching, and toning the internal organs.

1. We will lie on our backs and bend our knees to bring our legs to our chest.
2. We will extend the arms to the sides so that they are aligned with the shoulders.
3. We will keep the palms of the hands down.
4. We will exhale while we bring the legs to the right side.
5. We will keep our knees as close together as possible. The knees should be at hip level.
6. We will use the right hand to press the right knee.
7. We will direct our gaze to look towards the left side. We can also keep the neck neutral or look to the right.
8. We will maintain this posture for at least 30 seconds, then we will repeat on the opposite side.

Happy Baby Pose (Ananda Balasana)

This pose stretches the inner groin and lower back. Helps relieve stress and calm the mind.

1. We will lie on our back with our knees bent at our sides and the soles of our feet facing the ceiling.
2. We will allow the lower back to flatten along the floor. We will not back down to the shoulders.
3. We will take the hands to the outside of the feet.
4. We will use our hands to pull the legs down as if we wanted to bring the knees to the ground.
5. We’ll press up with our hands through the soles of our feet to create resistance.

We will remain in this position for 1 minute. In this pose, we can keep our hands on our thighs or lower legs if it is more comfortable for us. We can also use a strap around the arches of the feet if we have difficulty grasping the feet. It is very effective in eliminating gases.