Yoga for Acidity
What is Acidity
Acidity also known as Acid reflux is a condition in which the gastric glands produce excess acid. This acid moves up to the esophagus from the stomach and damages the esophageal lining causing a burning sensation.
Symptoms of Acidity
- Feeling of Heaviness
- Pain in the Stomach
- Burning sensation in the stomach and esophagus
- Sour tasting liquid coming in the mouth
Yogic Cure for Acidity
Three Asanas to Heal Acidity
- Paschimottanasana
Sit down on the mat and keep both the legs in front of you.
Keeping the legs gently together, breathe in and raise the hands up. Now breathing out bend forward from the hips and try to touch the toes. Gradually you can hold the legs as shown in image.
Repeat at least 3 times .
- Bhujangasana
Lie down on the tummy ( stomach ). Join the legs together and place both the hands comfortably besides the shoulders.
Now breath in and raise the head, neck, shoulders and the upper body ( in the mentioned order ).
Breathing out go down.
Repeat 3 times initially, gradually increase the number of times.
- Ardha Matsyendrasana
Please follow the video for detailed instructions. Breathe in center, breathe out twist into the final position.
Repeat three rounds ( three on each side )
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Instant Relief from Acidity
If you need some relief right now, then have some Amla Murabba or Saunf ( fennel seeds )
Other cooling foods like lassi, coconut milk etc are also
Do take care, feel free to connect here for a detailed plan to help with the condition 🙂
