Bloated stomach and pain: Four yoga poses to ease stomach pain, cramps and bloating fast
BLOATED stomach pain can be uncomfortable and leave your tummy feeling sore and swollen. Try these yoga moves to soothe stomach pain, cramps and bloating.
Doctor Oz explains top causes of stomach bloating
A bloated stomach is most often caused by trapped or excess wind, which can occur when the digestive system struggles to digest certain foods.
Most people experience bloating at some point in their lives, but others suffer with a bloated belly on a regular basis.
“Most of us have experienced the feeling of being bloated, when your tummy is stretched, puffy and uncomfortable,” said the NHS.
Cutting out bloat-inducing foods can help improve digestion and soothe a sore tummy, as can exercising.
Most of us have experienced the feeling of being bloated, when your tummy is stretched, puffy and uncomfortable
The following four yoga poses can help relax and soothe a bloated stomach.
Seated forward bend pose
Sit on the floor with your legs stretched out in front of you.
Keeping your back straight, slowly lean forward and lower your torso towards your knees as far as you comfortably can.
Stay in this position for five to ten deep breaths.
Seated heart opener
Sit back on to the heels of your feet and lean back, placing your palms about eight inches behind you, with your fingertips pointing away from you.
Press your hands into the ground, lift your chest and arch your back.
Hold for five breaths, before returning to the start position.
Cat and cow
Get on your hands and knees on the floor, keeping your back flat and ab muscles engaged.
Exhale, drop your head and curve your spine up into the ‘cat pose’.
Inhale, lift your head and arch your back into the ‘cow pose’.
Switch back and forth between the two poses.
Downward facing dog
Stand with your feet at hip-width apart.
Keeping your back straight, lean forward so your hands reach the ground.
Place your palms flat on the ground and hold for five to ten breaths.