Postures to eliminate gases quickly

The gases They are the natural result of the digestion of food. We eliminate them through flatulence and belching (in fact, we can pass gas up to 21 times a day), but sometimes they can get trapped and cause abdominal pain and an annoying feeling swelling and tightness (abdominal distension).

The digestion of certain foods (such as those rich in sugars or fiber), swallow air inadvertently while eating or drinking or some digestive disorders such as celiac disease or irritable bowel syndrome can also cause you to accumulate more gases. In addition to addressing the habits or causes that cause them, some postures to eliminate gases They will help you fix the problem quickly.

Postures to eliminate gases with yoga

Some yoga asanas They are especially useful for removing accumulated gases. Remember that relaxation and being in a comfortable environment are key.

child’s pose (balasana)

This is a basic pose that relaxes the hips and lower back, helping to move gases through the intestines. To perform child’s pose:

get down on your knees onto the mat and push your butt back to sit on your heels. Let yourself forehead rest on the mat while your abdomen does it on your legs. The arms are usually placed on either side of the body and behind, although in some variations of this pose they can be stretched out in front of the body. Hold the position for a few 20 seconds.

Happy Baby Pose (Ananda Balasana)

It gets this name because it emulates the way babies hold their feet while lying on their backs. To do it:

lie on your back. raise your kneeskeeping them folded and with the soles of the feet pointing to the ceiling. Grab your feet with your hands and pull them down slightly (if your hands don’t reach your feet, you can use yoga straps or belts). hold this posture for 1 minute.

The squats They can also help you, since when you squat, you exert a pressure in the stomach. Likewise, the torsionseither as part of yoga poses (such as ardha matsyendrasana or seated half twist) or stretches, put pressure on the core and promote removal of accumulated gases.

Postures to eliminate gases in pregnancy

During pregnancy, levels of progesterone, a hormone that makes body muscles relax, also those of the intestine. This slows down digestion and gases accumulate more easily.

Knee to chest posture (apanasana) adapted

knee to chest pose favors intestinal transit and balance of the lower abdomen. To do it during pregnancy:

lie on your back. bend your knees forming a right angle and put your feet up on the wall. At all times keep legs slightly apart, approximately the width of the hips. Put your hands on top of your knees and, as you exhale, draw knees to chest. As you do this, your chin should be facing your chest. Breathing in, put your feet back on the wall. repeat it between 4 and 8 timesperforming the movements slowly.

Postures to eliminate gases from babies

Babies often have a lot of gas, especially in the first few months, when their digestive system is still maturing. You can help prevent buildup and promote elimination by having him eat slowly and burp during and after meals.

There are also postures that can help eliminate gas after eating, such as gently turn baby to the left side while holding him in your arms (while rubbing his back to relax him).

put it a while face down (always under your supervision) can be useful because the pressure on the abdomen favors movement and helps break up gas bubbles.

Another option is to put the baby on his back and move your legs like riding a bike.

Postures to eliminate gases in the chest

Sometimes the gases accumulate in the diaphragm (the muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity), which causes the heart area to be compressed, decreases the space for the lungs and appears chest pain and shortness of breath.

The child’s posture (balasana) that we have discussed before is one of the best to eliminate gases accumulated in the chest, which can come out in the form of belching.

On the other hand, practicing diaphragmatic breathing (deep, conscious breathing) can improve digestion and reduce symptoms associated with gastrointestinal disorders. Also, the physical exercise of any kind facilitates the movement of gases through the digestive system: a simple 30-minute walk can help.

Keep in mind that while chest pain can be due to gas, it can also indicate a more serious problem that requires medical attention, such as a heart attack or gallbladder disease.