5 yoga postures vs excess gas

Either by eating quickly, ingesting excess refined carbohydrates, fiber, soft drinks or by nervousness and anxiety, flatulence is a common problem and that every person has suffered at some point in their life.

In addition to discomfort and embarrassment, flatulence is associated with dilation of the stomach or intestine, a feeling of heaviness under the sternum and swelling. This condition, although frequent, can be controlled through the practice of yoga.

The execution of some postures or asanas can help you, not only to relax your mind, but to strengthen muscles, calm the nervous system and improve the functioning of your digestive system.

Therefore, with information from Everyday Health.com and Lisa Korchma, co-owner of Yogawood we present you 5 postures to leave flatulence behind:

1. Tadasana Inhale and raise your arms, then exhale and lower them.

2. Urdhva Hastasana. Stand with arms outstretched on the head. Stretch the upper body to the right and hold the breath for five seconds. Go back to the center and repeat now to the left.

3. Uttanasana. Stand with your feet together. Bend your hips so that your face is towards the shins, place your hands on the floor next to the feet.

4. Paschimottanasana. Sit with your legs stretched out in front of you, with your feet together. Slowly lean forward, grabbing your feet.

5. Janu sirsasana. Sit with one leg stretched out in front of you and bend the opposite leg along the floor so that the sole of the foot rests against the inner thigh of the stretched leg. Keep the trunk straight and lean forward.

For most intestinal problems the solution lies in actions: maintaining a balanced diet and exercising. So what are you waiting for, practice these postures and avoid those uncomfortable gases!


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