8 Yoga Poses To Beat Bloating

Shalini Bhargava, Director, JG’s Fitness Centre, Mumbai, helps you work out to eliminate bloating.

- Shalini Bhargava

Isn’t it an effortless task to overeat and then feel overstuffed, extremely bloated and puffy after a big meal? Have you ever wondered what the root cause behind this may be? It is nothing but gas and acid reflux, and the best remedy to get rid of the unwanted bloat is by resorting to a natural cure for such abdominal troubles. What better and satisfying way to do this than through the power of yoga? Various calming yoga movements beat bloating, flatten your belly and ease abdominal discomfort.

It’s true – indulging in yoga asanas for only about 15 minutes every day will bring about a great body transformation. Along with making you feel energized, various stretch positions like bridge pose enable in stimulating your intestines. The twist poses are designed to massage and tone your belly which is a great remedy for gas, swelling and constipation. Try them out and experience the difference!

1. WIND-RELIEVING POSE:

A very good form of movement to gain relief from gas and bloating problems, this pose arouses the nerves that aid in eliminating gas that is known to cause bloating. All you need to do is lie down on the ground, unwind yourself and breathe in, with your hands placed on your knees. Breathe out, and hug your knees till they reach your chest. By rocking your knees from side-to-side to make the most of the stretch, you must stay for 5 to 10 breaths before releasing your knees. Replicate this move for some time.

2. SPINAL TWIST: