Acidity
Ease Digestive Discomfort and Restore Balance with Yoga for Acidity Relief
Acidity, also known as acid reflux or heartburn, is a common digestive issue characterized by a burning sensation in the chest caused by stomach acid flowing back up into the esophagus (the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach). This backflow can irritate the lining of the esophagus, leading to discomfort and potential complications.
While diet and lifestyle factors are often the main culprits, several underlying medical conditions can also contribute to acidity, including:
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): A chronic condition where acid reflux occurs frequently and can damage the oesophagus.
- Peptic ulcers: Open sores in the lining of the stomach or duodenum (first part of the small intestine).
- Gastritis: Inflammation of the stomach lining.
- Heartburn: A burning sensation in the chest.
- Sour taste in the mouth: Often described as an acidic or bitter taste.
- Difficulty swallowing: Feeling like food is stuck in your throat.
- Chest pain: Tightness or discomfort in the chest area.
- Dry cough: A persistent cough not associated with a cold or other illness.
- Regurgitation: Food or sour liquids coming back up into your mouth.
- Adho Mukha Virasana: Relieves acidity by gently massaging the abdominal organs, improving digestion, and calming the nervous system.
- Janusirsasana(Head to Knee Pose): Stretches the spine, liver, spleen, hamstring, groin, and shoulders,.
- Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend): Improves appetite, helps in digestion, and relieves constipation.
- Jathara Parivartanasana (The Abdominal Twist): Massages internal organs and promotes detoxification.
- Pawanmuktasana(Wind Release Pose): Stimulates nerves to increase the efficiency of the internal organs.
- Marichyasana 3 (Seated Twist Pose):stimulates digestion and massages abdominal organs, helping to alleviate acidity. It also promotes better circulation and detoxification, reducing acid reflux symptoms.
- Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose): Stimulate the abdominal organs, aids digestion.
- Kapalbhati Pranayama (Bellows Breath): Stimulates digestive fire and helps eliminate toxins.
Adho Mukha Virasana
अधो मुख विरासन / Downward facing hero pose
The name comes from the Sanskrit word Adho meaning “downward,” Mukha meaning …
Janu sirsasana head support
जानुशीर्षासन / Head to Knee Pose
The Sanskrit name is derived from Janu (जानु) meaning knee, Sirsa (शीर्ष) meaning …
Paschimottanasana
पश्चिमोत्तानासन / Seated Forward Bend
The Sanskrit name is derived from three Sanskrit words: Paschima (पश्चिमा) meaning …
Jathara Parivartanasana
ञठर परिवर्तनासन / The Abdominal Twist
The Sanskrit name is derived from Jathara (ञठर) meaning belly or abdomen, Parivarta …
Pawanmuktasana
पवनमुक्तासन / Wind Release Pose
The Sanskrit name is derived from Pawan (पवन) meaning wind or gas, Mukta (मुक्त) …
Marichyasana 3
मरीच्यासन 3 / Sage Twist Pose
The Sanskrit name is derived from Marichya (मरीच्) meaning ray of light and …
Ardha Matsyendrasana
अर्ध मत्स्येन्द्रासन / Half Lord of the Fishes Pose
The name comes from the Sanskrit word “Ardha,” meaning half, “Matsyendra,” the …
Kapalbhati Pranayama
कपालभाति प्राणायाम / Skull Shining Breath
"Kapalbhati" comes from "Kapala," meaning "skull," and "Bhati," meaning "shining" …