• Postures to eliminate gases with yoga
• Postures to eliminate gas in pregnancy
• Postures to remove gas from babies
• Postures to eliminate gas in the chest

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

The digestion of certain foods (such as those rich in sugars or fiber), swallowing air without realizing it while eating or drinking or some digestive disorders such as celiac disease or irritable bowel syndrome can also cause you to accumulate more gas. In addition to addressing the habits or causes that cause them, some postures to eliminate gas will help you solve the problem quickly.

POSTURES TO ELIMINATE GASES WITH YOGA

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

CHILD POSTURE (BALASANA)

This is a basic posture that relaxes the hips and lower back, which helps move gas through the intestines. To perform the child’s posture:

• Kneel on top of the mat and push your butt back to sit on your heels.
• Let your forehead rest on the mat while your abdomen rests on your legs.
• The arms are usually placed on both sides of the body and backwards, although in some variations of this posture they can be stretched in front of the body.
• Hold the position for about 20 seconds.

HAPPY BABY POSTURE (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 knees, keeping them bent and with the soles of your feet pointing towards the ceiling.
• Grab your feet with your hands and pull them slightly down (if your hands don’t reach your feet, you can use yoga straps or belts).
• Hold this posture for 1 minute.

Squats can also help, as when you squat, you put pressure on your stomach. Also, the twists, either as part of yoga postures (such as ardha matsyendrasana or half twisting in a sitting position) or stretching, put pressure on the core and favor the elimination of accumulated gases.

POSTURES TO ELIMINATE GAS IN PREGNANCY

During pregnancy, levels of progesterone, a hormone that causes the muscles of the body to relax, also those of the intestine, increase. This makes digestion slower and gas builds up more easily.

ADAPTED KNEE-TO-CHEST POSTURE (APANASANA)

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

• Lie on your back.
• Bend your knees at a right angle and rest your feet on the wall.
• Keep your legs somewhat apart, approximately hip-width at all times.
• Put your hands on your knees and, when you exhale, bring your knees closer to your chest. While you’re at it, your chin should be facing your chest.
• When you breathe in, put your feet back on the wall.
• Repeat between 4 and 8 times, performing the movements slowly.

POSTURES TO REMOVE GAS FROM BABIES

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

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

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

Another option is to put the baby on his back and move his legs as if it were a bicycle.

POSTURES TO ELIMINATE GAS IN THE CHEST

Sometimes, gases accumulate in the diaphragm (the muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal one), which causes the heart area to compress, the space of the lungs to decrease and chest pain and shortness of breath to appear.

The position of the child (Balasana) that we have discussed before is one of the best to eliminate the accumulated gases in the chest, which can come out in the form of belches.

On the other hand, practicing diaphragmatic breathing (deep, conscious breathing) can improve digestion and reduce symptoms associated with gastrointestinal disorders. In addition, 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 may be due to gas, it can also indicate a more serious problem that requires medical attention, such as a heart attack or gallbladder disease.

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