International Yoga Day: 5 yoga poses to get rid of acidity

Do you suffer from acid reflux and heartburn? If that’s the case, you’re not alone! These problems are a frequent result of poor eating habits or overeating. So, in addition to mindful eating, you can do one more thing to reduce the effect of acidity. Try some yoga poses for acidity because this may change your digestive health game.

Why yoga? Well, yoga can help to detoxify and rejuvenate the gut in order for it to function optimally, keeping the stomach active and ensuring better digestion.

Health Shots got in touch with Himalayan Siddha Akshar, Founder, Akshar Yoga Research and Development Centre, who listed 5 yoga poses for acidity and other digestive issues.

Here are benefits of performing yoga for acidity:

1. Eases digestion

Yoga postures are intended to optimize the functioning of the internal organs and work smoothly. This helps to keep your body flushed and free from toxins, which means better digestion.

2. Improves sleep

With even some amount of fitness, you will experience increased stamina, and better immunity. Akshar says, “Yoga improves sleep and this is very important to retain healthy digestion, along with exercise and a good diet.”

3. Reduces stress

Akshar says, “Yoga is an excellent way to improve your digestive system as it also keeps away stress.” Stress is one of the main contributing factors for a whole host of lifestyle related diseases including diabetes, obesity, heart disease, hypertension, hypotension etc.

5 yoga poses for acidity, recommended by Akshar:

1. Malasana

Formation of the posture

• From Samasthiti, bend your knees and lower your pelvis.
• You are in a full squat position.
• Keep your feet flat on the ground and your knees apart.
• Stretch your arms out ahead, resting them on your knees.
• Spine is erect.

2. Eka Pada malasana

Formation of the posture

• From Samasthiti, bend your knees and lower your pelvis.
• You are in a full squat position.
• Keep your feet flat on the ground and your knees apart.
• Stretch your right arm up and wrap it around your right knee from the outside.
• Lock your right hand from behind with your left.
• Look ahead, keeping your spine as erect as possible.
• Repeat on the other side.

3. Dandasana

Formation of the posture

• Sit with your legs stretched out.
• Activate your toes, keeping them in a flexed position.
• The back remains straight.
• Stretch out both arms, holding them parallel to the floor.

4. Halasana

Formation of the posture

• Lie down on your back.
• Place your palms on the floor beside your body.
• Using your abdominal muscles, lift your legs up 90 degrees.
• Press your palms firmly onto the floor and allow your legs to fall back behind your head.
• Let your middle and lower back lift off the floor so your toes can touch the floor behind.
• Try to bring your chest as close to your chin as possible.
• Bend the arms and hold the back with your palms for support as per your level of comfort.

5. Balasana (Child’s Pose)

Formation of the posture

• Kneel down on the mat and sit on your heels.
• Inhale and raise arms above head.
• Exhale and bend your upper body forward.
• Place your forehead on the floor.
• Pelvis should rest on the heels.
• Ensure that your back is not hunched over.

Takeaway

Along with yoga poses, keep away from excess consumption of alcohol, non-vegetarian food, and fatty foods and give up smoking as all these factors can aggravate the condition of acidity.