Gas and acidity conditions have same causes. These
problems usually occur due to certain factors such as consuming processed, oily
and spicy foods, emotional factors, improper eating and drinking habits,
smoking, etc.
The best remedy for these problems is practicing yoga regularly. Along with yoga you have to be careful in your eating habits like how and what you eat. Here are some yogic postures that help you to get rid of gas and acidity problems.
•Threats
of excessive gas in body
•Heart
problems
•Ulcers
in stomach
•Headache
•Arthritis
when gas flows through joints
•Digestive
system disorder
Vajra Asana
•Yoga
poses can be
practiced at home daily, and are very effective. Some of these include:
•Vajrasana
(Thunderbolt pose):
This asana increases blood flow to the stomach and intestine and helps to
digest food effectively, even if you have a weak digestive system.
•Kapalbhati
pranayama: It is effective in
curing stomach disorder, obesity, digestive disorder and many problems related
to stomach.
•Pavanamuktasana
(Wind-Relieving pose):Regular practice of Pawanmuktasana helps stimulate
bowel movement which is very necessary for removing waste material.
•Anulom-Vilom pranayama: This pose boosts energy in the body and releases
stress and anxiety. It should be practiced in the morning in the fresh air with
empty stomach.
•Ustrasana
or (Camel
pose): This pose is
especially good for back problem. It helps relax the mind, and improves blood
circulation. It is also good for the respiratory, endocrine and nervous systems.
•Balasana : This is very
useful asan for acidity.
•Parvatasan: This is also very
useful for gas and acidity
•Anulom Vilom : Practice Anulum vilum 10 sets or 5 minutes
•Bhastrika Pranayama : Practice 10 times
3 sets
•
All backward and forward bending asanas are good for the digestive system as it tones the organs in the abdomen and makes them function optimally. Paschimotasana, Ustrasana, Makarasana,Matsyasana and Ardha Matyendrasana are recommended.
Mayurasana is another asana which is excellent for removing all digestive disorders. It should be performed on an empty stomach. But this asana requires a bit of practice to master it. If you have difficulty in doing Mayurasana, then Hamsasana or the Swan Pose is a good alternative.
Apart from asanas, pranayama can also help in releiving acidity. In many cases, acidity is triggered by anxiety and tension. Performing asanas and pranayama with awareness, gives a calm mind, free of tensions. Sheetali pranayama, Bhramari pranayama and Anulom Vilom pranayama (alternate breathing, without retention) are particularly good reducing stress and tension and hence indirectly helps to reduce acidity problems.
