Yoga for Stomach Pain: Gentle Poses to Ease Discomfort

Practicing Parshva Sukhasana daily can be beneficial to reduce stomach pain. Doing this yogasana can help in reducing stomach swelling and gas. Also, digestion also improves. Method of doing Parsva Sukhasana .

• To do Parsva Sukhasana, first spread a yoga mat on a clean place.
• Now sit comfortably in Sukhasana i.e. cross both the legs.
• Now raise the left hand in the air and keep the right hand on the ground away from the feet.
• After this, bend from the waist to the right.
• Keep breathing at a normal pace while staying in this position for a few seconds.
• After this, straighten up and do the same from the left side.
• You can repeat this process 3-5 times.

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By doing Bhujangasana, the abdominal muscles become strong, and the body also gets toned. Doing this asana improves digestion. It also provides relief from stomach pain caused by gas, indigestion and constipation.

• To do this asana, first lie down on the stomach on the yoga mat.
• Keep the whole body straight and keep a little distance between the legs.
• After this, bend the hands from the elbow and place the palms on the ground near the shoulders.
• Now while breathing, slowly lift the part up to the navel with the help of the hands.
• Then take the head backwards as much as possible.
• While staying in this position for some time, keep breathing at a normal pace and then come back to normal state.
• This yogasana can be repeated 4-5 times.

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Doing Ardha Matsyendrasana can provide relief from stomach pain. This causes a stretch in the internal organs of the stomach. Also, digestion improves and one gets relief from gas and constipation. Therefore, Ardha Matsyendrasana can be done in case of stomach pain. The method of doing this is given below -

• To do this asana, first sit in Sukhasana on the yoga mat.
• Now cross the sole of the left foot over the knee or thigh of the right leg and place it on the ground.
• During this, the sole of the right foot will be on the inside of the left buttock.
• Then bend the right hand and place the elbow outside the left knee.
• Turn the head to the left and place the left palm near the left buttock.
• Remain in this position for some time and keep breathing at a normal pace.
• During this, keep the spine and back absolutely straight.
• Then come back to normal state and do this process from the right side. It can be repeated 3-5 times.

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Doing Supta Matsyendrasana is very beneficial for the stomach. This yogasana can provide relief from stomach pain caused by constipation and swelling. This improves the functioning of the digestive system. Regular practice of this asana also relieves gas and indigestion. It also stretches the lower back.

• To do this asana, first lie down on your back.
• Spread both hands on both sides in line with the shoulders.
• Bend the right leg from the knees.
• After this, rest the right leg on the left knee.
• Now while exhaling, bend the back to the left, so that the right knee can touch the ground and turn the head to the right.
• In this state, your head and body should be bent in different directions.
• Stay in this posture for 30-60 seconds and keep breathing normally.
• Then do the same from the other side. You can repeat this process 4-5 times.

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Pawanmuktasana relieves the stress of the lower back. Doing this asana does not cause indigestion and the process of defecation remains correct. Pawanmuktasana can also be done to reduce stomach pain. The process of doing this is given below -

• To do this asana, first lie down on your back.
• Keep both legs straight.
• Bend both legs from the knees and bring them near the body.
• Then hold the knees with the hands and while breathing slowly bring them near the chest.
• After this, while exhaling, try to put the head on the knee.
• Stay in this position for some time and keep breathing at a normal pace.
• Then while breathing, bring the head down and also straighten the legs.
• This asana can be repeated 3-5 times in case of stomach pain.

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