Feeling bloated and gassy? Try these 10 yoga poses to solve stomach problems, suggested by yoga experts

Digestive discomforts such as bloating, acidity, and gas are something most people face, especially due to a busy, irregular lifestyle and poor diet. Late eating, stress, and lack of exercise can all confuse your gut, making you feel sluggish and anxious. The ancient practice of yoga offers simple yet powerful poses that not only calm the body, but also improve digestion and eliminate gas. According to yoga expert Siddha Akshar of Himalaya, regularly practicing certain yoga poses for stomach problems stimulates the internal organs, increases blood flow to the digestive tract, and keeps the stomach happy and light.

Yoga for stomach problems

Here are 10 easy yoga poses to relieve stomach problems and improve digestion.

1. Kati Chakrasana (Standing Spinal Twist)

• Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
• Extend your arms in front of you, twist your torso to the right, and touch your left hand to your right shoulder.
• Repeat on the other side.

advantage: “This simple twist pose stimulates the abdominal organs, improves digestion, and helps reduce trapped gas,” Himalayan yoga expert Siddha Akshar tells Healthshot. It also tightens your waist and keeps your spine flexible.

2.Authenticity (Bridge Piva)

• Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet hip-width apart.
• Keeping your shoulders and head on the ground, inhale and lift your hips upwards.

advantage: This pose strengthens the core, massages the abdominal organs, and improves blood circulation in the digestive area, eliminating gas and constipation.

3. Trikonasana (triangle pose)

• Stand with your legs wide apart.
• Extend your arms out to your sides, bend them toward your right leg, and look up while placing your right hand on your shin or on the floor.
• Repeat on the left side.

advantage: Stretch your torso and stimulate your intestines, promoting digestion and reducing bloating.

4. Uttana Shishosana (Puppy Pose)

• Start on all fours.
• Bring your hands out in front of you and lower your chest toward the mat.
• Keep your hips above your knees.

advantage: “This gentle stretch relaxes your abdominal muscles, relieves gas buildup, and calms your stomach,” says Akshar. It also reduces stress that is often associated with digestive problems.

5. Pavanmuktasana (wind-relieving pose)

• Lie flat with your knees close to your chest and your arms wrapped around them.
• Lift your head towards your knees and pause for a few breaths.

advantage: This pose releases trapped gas, supports bowel movements, and strengthens the lower abdomen.

6. Paripurna Navasana (Boat Pose)

• Sit on your mat, lean back slightly, and lift your feet off the ground to form a V shape with your body.
• Balance on your sitting bones and keep your spine straight.

advantage: Strengthens core muscles, stimulates the intestines, and promotes digestion and metabolism.

7. Apanasana (hug your knees to your chest)

• Lie on your back, bring your knees close to your chest, and hug them gently.
• Take a deep breath and relax your lower abdomen.

advantage: This calming pose improves bowel movements, reduces bloating, and relieves gas and indigestion.

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8. Ardha Matsyendrasana (sitting on one leg and twisting the spine)

• Sit with one leg bent over the other.
• Twist your torso toward your bent knee and place your opposite elbow on the outside of your knee.

advantage: Twisting movements compress and detoxify abdominal organs, stimulating digestion and reducing discomfort.

9. Pashimottanasana (seated forward bend)

• Sit with your legs stretched out, inhale and stretch your arms upwards.
• As you exhale, bend forward and reach your legs.

advantage: “This pose gently massages the abdominal organs, improves metabolism and calms the nervous system,” suggests Akshar.

10. Marjaryasana Vitirasana (Cat and Cow Pose)

• Start on all fours.
• Inhale as you arch your back (cow) and exhale as you arch your back (cat).
• Repeat slowly.

advantage: Rhythmic movements increase blood flow to the stomach and intestines, promoting digestion and relieving cramps.