Exercises for Acidity -Yoga Asanas for Acidity

If you're one of the millions of people who suffer from acidity and gas, you know how uncomfortable and embarrassing it can be. But there's good news: there are exercises you can do to help relieve these symptoms. It’s common knowledge that exercise is good for you. But most people don’t realize just how good it is – especially for acidity and gas. Exercise has a host of health benefits, including reducing acid reflux and GERD, improving digestion, and helping to prevent constipation. It also helps to get rid of gas and reduce bloating. In this article, we'll discuss the causes of acidity and gas, and we'll provide a list of exercises for acidity, you can do to help get relief. We'll also provide some tips on how to make these exercises more effective.

 

Exercises for Acidity & Gas:

1. Swimming.

2. Cycling.

3. Walking.

4. Jogging.

5. Biking.

6. Yoga

7. Free hand exercise.

Main causes of Acidity or Acid Reflux:

1. Stress produces more stomach acid than normal causing acid reflux.
2. Consuming foods which are excessively salty, spicy, oily & sweet.
3. Highly acidic or fatty foods like – cheese, chocolate, citrus fruits, tomatoes, etc.
4. Unrestricted intake of tobacco, alcohol & caffeine.
5. Less time gap between eating & sleeping.
6. Medicines like – aspirin or ibuprofen & blood pressure controlling pills.
7. Drinking less amount of water.
8. Life without regular exercise.

 

Symptoms of Acidity or GERD:

1. Restlessness all over the body.
2. Sense of nausea & vomiting & indigestion.
3. Constant sour taste in the mouth.
4. Sleeplessness especially at night.
5. Pain in the chest.
6. Breathing difficulty.
7. Chronic coughing.
8. Burning sensation in stomach, throat & heart.
9. Frequent burping & hiccups.

 

 Simple Yoga Asanas for Acidity & Gas:

Yoga is the gift of Indian culture. Maharshi Patanjali is the exponent of this valuable practice for the well-being of humanity. It is an ancient practice that is a spiritual science to connect the earthly soul with divinity. 

There are so many asanas or exercises of breathing techniques & body posture. Among those we need to discuss only six Yoga poses to get rid of acidity and gas. The Yoga asanas or exercises for acidity have been mentioned below.

These are:

Pavanamuktasana or Wind-Relieving Pose

How to practice:

1. Lie down straight on your back.
2. Raise your legs & bend at the knees.
3. Hold those legs with your hands.
4. Bring them to touch your chest.
5. Try to raise your head & touch the knees.
6. Count 10 in mind in this posture.
7. Slowly release them as before
8. Be normal in breathing.
9. Repeat this at least 3 times & increase the time afterward.
10. Don’t take a heavy meal before practice.

 

Benefits:

1. Good for the intestines & abdominal organs.
2. Reduce belly fat.
3. Strengthens arm, back, leg & buttocks muscles.
4. Relieves constipation by promoting digestion power.
5. Regulates blood circulation.

 

Nadishodhan Pranayama or Alternate-Nostril Breathing

How to practice:

1. Sit in a comfortable posture with a straight back.
2. Place your thumb on the right nostril.
3. Take a deep breath slowly with your left nostril.
4. Close your left nostril with two middle fingers.
5. Now release the air with your right nostril slowly.
6. Again take a deep breath with the right hole.
7. Then close the right nostril & release the air with the left one.
8. Repeat this as more as you can.
9. Shouldn’t do this when your stomach is full.

 Benefits:

1. Helps to open a blockage in the spinal cord.
2. Regulates the flow of energy all over the body.
3. Blood circulation to the brain is improved.
4. Revives calmness.
5. Improve respiratory problems.
6. Detoxifies the body.

 

Kapalbhati Pranayama or Skull-Shinning Breath:

How to practice:

1. Sit comfortably with a straight back.
2. Concentrate on your lower belly (between the pubis & navel).
3. Put one palm on another & give a gentle press against the portion.
4. In a quick manner contract the belly to exhale air from your lungs & release the contraction immediately so that the lungs inhale an adequate amount of air.
5. While releasing air imagine the inner lining of your brain gets brightens.
6. Practice the cycle 20-30 times & afterward gradually increase it as you can.

 Benefits:

1. Improves functioning of the liver & kidneys.
2. Nerves are energized.
3. Mental health replenishes.
4. Lessens breathing problems like- sinus & asthma.
5. Enhances hair growth.
6. Controls skin diseases.
7. Stops indigestion problem.

 

Vajrasana or Diamond Pose:

How to practice:

1. Sit on a mat with both legs stretched before you.
2. Slowly fold your legs under your thighs so that the buttock can rest on your heels & calves.
3. Be comfortable adjusting your pelvis.
4. Stretch both hands to rest on your knees.
5. Keep breathing normally.
6. Stay in this posture as long as you can.
7. Then release the legs as before slowly & repeat.

 Benefits:

1. Improves digestive system.
2. Increases blood flow in your stomach.
3. Releases gas & relieves acidity.

 

Ushtrasana or Camel Pose:

How to practice:

1. Kneel down on a mat. Keep your heels aligned with your shoulders.
2. Slowly lower your head back side & move your hands one after another to the back to touch your heels.
3. Rest your palms on the heels.
4. Stretch your rib cage upward.
5. Breathe normally.
6. Count 20 & release your hands slowly in the previous mode.
7. Practice 3-4 times regularly.

Benefits:

1. Helps to stretch muscles of chest, abdomen & quadriceps.
2. Improves spinal circulation.
3. Increases flexibility of backbone.
4. Strengthens back muscles of thighs & buttocks.
5. Eradicates stomach problems by circulating the proper amount of blood.

 

Hal asana or Plow Pose:

How to practice:

1. Should practice on an empty stomach, you may have a glass of water but not the whole meal.
2. Lie down on your back on an even surface with both hands beside your thighs.
3. Now raise your legs jointly above your head with your hands supporting your hips.
4. Try to touch the ground with the end of your feet. Though at the first attempt you may not touch the ground within a few days of practice you can do this.
5. Now stretch your hands on the floor beside your body.
6. Count at least 10 & release your legs in the previous posture.
7. Do this at least 3 times.

 Benefits:

1. Helps to stretch your spine & strengthens back muscles.
2. Makes neck, shoulders & back tight.
3. Enhances flexibility of the whole body.
4. Develops muscles & joint mobility.
5. Stops acid reflux & gas.

 

All these asana or exercises should be avoided when you have any chronic disease, or weakness or you are in pregnancy or menstruation period. You may consult your doctor or any expert Yoga teacher before practicing these.

 

Home Remedies for Acidity & Gas. Everybody should know:

1. Avoid carbonated beverages as much as possible.
2. Walk for a few minutes after taking a meal.
3. Should eat slowly & chew the food well.
4. Don’t take citrus fruits, beans, tomatoes, etc. at night.
5. Avoid milk or milky product at night.
6. Don’t consume sweets or chocolate etc too much.
7. Check smoking or drinking addiction.
8. Try to intake coconut water every day.
9. Chewing a slice of ginger works in controlling acid reflux.
10. Mints have digestive properties with a cooling agent which helps to digest.
11. A glass of buttermilk helps to reduce acidity.
12. Consuming apple cider vinegar in a small amount mixing with water cures heartburn.
13. Drink coffee as less as possible.
14. Chewing 2-3 tulsi or basil leaves every day keeps the stomach well.
15. Do exercise regularly.

 

 FAQ:

Question-1: Can yoga cure acidity permanently?

 Ans. Yoga is one of the effective methods to cure acidity problems permanently. It gives our body such immunity that any other component or method can hardly give. But Yoga should be done with the right method at right time.

Question-2: Which yoga is best for acidity?

Ans. Halasana, Usthrasana, Pabanmuktasa, Kapalbhati, Bajrasana & Narisodhan pranayamas are the best in this respect.

Question-3: How do you remove acid from your body?

 Ans. There are a few steps to follow to remove acid from the body. East healthy foods, avoid addictions, give time between eating & sleeping, avoid junk or sweet food & lastly regularly exercise Yoga.

 

 

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