Yoga for Acidity and other Stomach Problems

The ultimate goal of yoga, "is not just a better body, but also a better state of being. Today we give you two exercises to improve acidity and other stomach problems.

Shalabhasana

- Lie on the ground with your face downwards.

- Rest arms alongside the body with palms facing upward.

- Slide your hands under your thighs, Press palms properly against top of your thighs.

- Inhale slowly and raise the head, chest, and legs upto 12 to 15 inches off the floor or as high as possible.

- Angle your head as far back as possible. Keep your feet, knees, and thighs pressed together and stretched backward.

- Breathe normally and hold the pose for a few seconds. Then slowly release legs and head - coming back to the original resting position.

- You may repeat this asana four to five times.

Benefits:

- Helps release accumulated gas.

- Improves the digestive system and helps in better motion. Improves upset stomach and constipation by stimulating the abdominal region.

- Activates liver, intestines, pancreas, kidneys and lungs.

Precautions:

- # Make sure you do not try to lift the legs too high.

- # People suffering from back problems, and hernia should be careful while doing this asana.


Makar Asana - The Sanskrit word 'makar', means crocodile.

Technique:

- Lie straight on the abdomen with face touching the ground.

- Keep both feet close to each other with the soles of the feet facing upwards. Extend both hands straight above the head with arms touching the ears.

- Forehead and nose should touch the ground.

- Let the palm and fingers of one hand touch the floor and put the palm and fingers of the other hand over it.

- Close your eyes and breathe normally while concentrating.

- Hold this posture as long as you can.

Benefits:

- Improves digestion and respiration.

- Its practise controls anger.

- Benefits the person suffering from epilepsy.

- This asana is totally harmless and can be practiced by any body.

Source : experiencefestival.com