Can yoga help fight acidity? Yoga poses for a 34-year-old?

Ans: I suggest you reduce spicy / fermented food, especially in the evenings and add more natural probiotics to your diet (curd, buttermilk, etc). Medication can provide relief from the symptoms but not cure the cause, therefore I suggest visiting a naturopath or ayurvedic doctor if it doesn't subside.

Ans: While Yoga will not directly treat acid reflux, it will help lower stress, which contributes to having an acid reflux. Practicing asanas will over a period of time help you greatly because Yoga postures will help correct your alignment. Asanas like the Downward Facing Dog or Ashok mukhya svanasana and Standing Forward Fold or pada hastasana can help relieve the pressure on your stomach and esophagus and prevent the onset of acid reflux.

Ans: Eat more simple home cooked meals
- shift from Refined oil to Cold-pressed oil/ghee
- Eat small meals.
- include curd& buttermilk in ur meals
- Early dinner, a gap of 2-3hrs between dinner and bed time
- Avoid raw foods
- Deep breath prior to ur meal
- chew ur food thoroughly
- eat slowly
- Avoid green chillies

Ans: It’s great that you have been practicing yoga since 2021. However, if yoga is triggering acidity, it means that some postures or your practice routine may not be suitable for your body.

Why is Yoga Causing Acidity?
Practicing on an empty or full stomach – Yoga is best done 2-3 hours after a meal.
Wrong postures – Some asanas (like deep backbends) can put pressure on the stomach, increasing acidity.
Holding breath – Improper breathing can disturb digestion.
Intense practice – Overstretching may trigger stress, which worsens acidity.
What to Do?
? Gentle Asanas: Vajrasana (after meals), Supta Baddha Konasana, and Marjaryasana-Bitilasana (Cat-Cow) help digestion.
? Avoid: Deep backbends and intense forward bends immediately after meals.
? Focus on Breathwork: Practice Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing) and Sheetali Pranayama to cool the body and reduce acidity.
? Stay Hydrated: Drink warm water to support digestion.

Guidance Matters!
Practicing alone may cause incorrect posture or breathing habits. A yoga coach can guide you on asanas that suit your body and help avoid discomfort. Don’t give up yoga—just modify your practice with expert guidance!

R. Pushpa, M.Sc (Yoga)
Online Yoga & Meditation Coach
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