Yogasana to get rid of acid reflux – Yogasana to get rid of acid reflux

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Often people try to calm acidity with the help of home remedies. Exacerbation of this problem 2 to 3 times a week can increase the risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease. In such a situation, the help of yogasanas helps in regulating this problem in the body.

On the occasion of festivals, people often consume spicy, sweet and salty foods together. Consuming excessive amounts of processed food causes heartburn, which is called acid reflux. Often people try to calm acidity with the help of home remedies. But increasing this problem 2 to 3 times a week can increase the risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease. In such a situation, the help of yogasanas helps in regulating this problem in the body. Know that to avoid acid reflux, practice these yoga poses (Yoga poses for acid reflux).

What is acid reflux?

According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder. When suffering from this problem, food and liquids start returning from the stomach into the food pipe. Due to this, acidity, chest pain and difficulty in swallowing food increases. People who suffer from acid reflux once or twice a week have an increased risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Apart from unhealthy meals, wrong sitting posture also causes acid reflux. Image: Adobe Stock

Solve the problem of acid reflux with the help of these yogasanas.

1. Suptabdha Konasana (Reclining bound angle)

Practicing this yoga asana increases the stretch in the muscles of the stomach and lower body, due to which the blood circulation remains regular. By practicing it regularly, digestive problems are solved, thereby reducing the risk of acidity.

Learn the method of doing Suptabdha Konasana

  • To do this, lie down on the mat and straighten both the legs. During this, keep the spine straight.
  • Now bend both the legs at the knees and then join the toes of both the feet and keep them inwards. During this time the muscles of the legs start getting stretched.
  • Place one hand on the stomach and the other on the chest. After that, close your eyes and then take a deep breath and exhale.
  • During this time, you can also rest your head on the pillow. After remaining in this posture for 30 seconds to 1 minute, leave the body loose.
By doing this the muscles get stretched, which helps in solving the problem of acidity.

2. Vajrasana (Thunderbolt pose)

Slow digestion process can be regulated by doing this yoga asana while sitting on the knees. By doing this regularly, the level of oxygen in the stomach starts increasing, which helps in solving the problem of acidity. Due to this, blood circulation in the legs starts increasing, due to which the pain of sciatica also starts reducing.

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Learn how to do Vajrasana

  • Sit on your knees on the mat. Keep your hips resting on the toes of your feet. Due to this, strain is felt in the knees.
  • Now close your eyes and try to concentrate on your breathing. During this, join both the hands and move them upwards.
  • After remaining in this posture for 30 seconds, leave the body loose. Try this posture twice a day.

3. Trikonasana (Triangle pose)

Due to acidity, burning sensation and mild pain is felt in the chest. To get relief from this, practice Trikonasana. This stimulates digestion and also provides relief from constipation. Practicing this yoga posture every morning provides relief from acidity.

Learn the method of doing Trikonasana

  • For this yoga asana, stand on the mat. Now maintain distance between both the legs. Place the right foot in front and the left foot outside.
  • Bend the body downwards from the left side and rest the hand on the ground near the toes. During this, raise your right hand.
  • Take your right hand upwards and also keep your neck upwards. During this, take a deep breath and then exhale.
  • Remain in this posture as per the capacity of the body and after that stand straight.
Due to acidity, burning sensation and slight pain is felt in the chest. To get relief from this, practice Trikonasana. picture pixabay

4. Pawanmuktasana (Wind relieving pose)

Wrong eating habits and sedentary lifestyle increases the problem of acidity. In such a situation, with the help of Pawanmuktasana, the abdominal muscles get stretched, due to which increasing discomfort in the body can be avoided. Including it in your daily routine provides relief from heartburn and boosts metabolism. Apart from this, the problem of back pain is also solved.

Learn the method of doing Pawanmuktasana

  • To do this, lie down straight on the mat. Now straighten your legs completely. After this, lift the upper body upwards.
  • Then join the legs together and bend them at the knees and hold the knees with both the arms and bring them close to the forehead.
  • Take a deep breath and then exhale. This yoga asana also helps in weight loss.
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