Simple yoga asanas to help release gas (to fart)

Bloating and gassy stomach are gastrointestinal problems that commonly appear in adults and also in children. It could arise due to overeating or unhealthy snacking and some people may experience bloating due to a sudden switch from animal to plant-based, whole food products. This is because your body is suddenly exposed to high-fibre foods, which is good for your health, but not that great for reducing gas.

At such times, exercising, especially yoga, can come in handy. In many ways, it can help the gas in your stomach to travel through your digestive system and slowly relieve you of the same.

That said, here are some of the yoga poses that can help you relieve gas and reduce bloating.

Also read: Stretches That Will Speed Up Your Weight Loss Journey

How to perform:

Step 1: Lie flat on your back, with your legs extended out straight.

Step 2: Slowly bend your right knee and bring it upward towards your chest. Hold your leg around the shin or kneecap.

Step 3: With the left leg extended out, hold the position for 3-5 minutes.

Step 4: Switch sides and repeat the same.

How to perform:

Step 1: Stand with your feet slightly wider than your hips.

Step 2: Bend your knee and lower your hips towards the ground.

Step 3: Bring your palms together at your chest level and press your elbows against the inside of your knees.

Step 4: Hold the pose for five deep breaths.

How to perform:

Step 1: Stand with your feet wider that shoulder-width apart, with the heels slightly wider than your toes.

Step 2: Tighten your core, bend forward and hinge at your hips, leading with your chest.

Step 3: Touch and hold your big toes. In case you cannot reach your toes, touch the farthest are in your leg.

Step 4: With your arms relaxed, use your abs to pull your torso closer to your thighs.

Step 5: Hold for five deep breaths.

How to perform:

Step 1: Get on all fours and ensure that your back is flat and abs engaged.

Step 2: Slowly inhale, arch your back, lift your head and tailbone.

Step 3: Exhale slowly and round your spine up to the ceiling, tuck your tailbone in and draw your chin toward your chest.

Step 4: Continuing doing the exercise for 1 minute.

How to perform:

Step 1: Lie flat on your back, bend your knees and place your feet on the floor.

Step 2: Pull both your knees up towards your chest and point your feet towards the ceiling.

Step 3: Hold onto your shins, ankles or feet, while you gently pull your knees closer towards the ground, moving the legs apart.

Step 4: Ensure that your head and neck are pressed on the ground. You can hold this pose for upto 5 minutes.

How to perform:

Step 1: Take a tabletop position on your hands and knees. Widen your knees, while your toes are together.

Step 2: Sit back between your heels and exhale as you lower your belly between your knees.

Step 3: Extend your arm forward and relax.

Step 4: Hold for five breaths.