Jul 14, 2025

Aarushi Bhadury

Yoga Poses That Can Help With Bloating

​Knees-to-Chest Pose (Apanasana) ​

This pose is often called the "wind-relieving pose" for good reason. Lying on your back, gently hug your knees into your chest. The pressure applied to your abdomen can help release trapped gas and bring quick relief.

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​Happy Baby Pose (Ananda Balasana) ​

Lie on your back and bring your knees towards your armpits, grabbing the outer edges of your feet. This pose gently stretches your lower abdomen and inner thighs, promoting relaxation and aiding the release of gas and bloating.

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​Supine Spinal Twist (Supta Matsyendrasana) ​

Lying on your back, extend your arms out to a "T" shape, then let both knees fall to one side while keeping your shoulders grounded. This gentle twisting action massages your abdominal organs, helping to stimulate digestion and move gas.

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​Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana) ​

Starting on your hands and knees, flow between arching your back (Cow Pose) and rounding it (Cat Pose). This dynamic movement gently massages your digestive organs, improving circulation and encouraging gas to pass through your system.

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​Child's Pose (Balasana) ​

Kneel on your mat, sit your hips back towards your heels, and fold forward, resting your torso on your thighs and your forehead on the floor. This calming pose applies gentle pressure to your lower abdomen, helping to alleviate discomfort from bloating.

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​Seated Spinal Twist (Ardha Matsyendrasana) ​

Sitting tall, bend one knee and cross that foot over the opposite leg. Then, twist your torso towards the bent knee. This twisting motion helps to compress and release the digestive organs, which can stimulate blood flow and ease gas.

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​Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) ​

Starting on hands and knees, lift your hips up and back, forming an inverted "V" shape with your body. This mild inversion can improve blood flow to the abdominal organs and, combined with deep breathing, helps move gas.

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​Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana) ​

Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Lift your hips towards the ceiling, creating a gentle arch in your lower back. This pose subtly compresses and then loosens the abdominals, which can aid in digestion and gas release.

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​Wide-Legged Forward Fold (Prasarita Padottanasana) ​

Stand with your feet wide apart and fold forward from your hips, letting your head hang towards the floor. This pose gently compresses your midsection as you fold, which may help stimulate the movement of trapped gas and reduce bloating.

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​Garland Pose (Malasana) ​

Squat down with your feet about hip-width apart and your toes turned slightly out. Bring your palms together at your chest and use your elbows to gently press your knees open. This deep squat opens the hips and compresses the lower abdomen, which can help relieve pressure.

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