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Acid reflux and Yoga: Yoga for acid reflux
(27 Sep 2007)
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Acid reflux is caused by acid from your stomach entering your esophagus and burning the lining of the esophagus. It is generally cured simply with antacids. Yoga however, may be able to provide you with some relief, not always by the asanas you do, but by the asanas you don’t do. Try your best to stay away from inverted poses, as they will cause more acid to leave the stomach and cause more irritation. Some poses that may help in the relief are the cat and cow pose which will relax your mid-section and push acid back into your stomach. You may also gain some relief from spinal twists which will massage and relax the esophagus, however make sure you have a strong back before attempting any spinal twists.
It is likely you will also gain considerable relief form corpse pose and even shivasana, where you are relaxing your muscles and settling the acid in your stomach. Some people who practice yoga daily gain relief because yoga reduces stress in their body, which may be a cause of acid reflux. You may also benefit from a yogic diet as well which is low in acidic foods.
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answered by Ryan Wall on 14 Nov 2007, 2:43:03
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