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Adding some movement into your morning routine can be a great way to get your digestive system running properly and reducing any stomach bloat or inflammation you might be noticing. This relieving movement does not require a rigorous exercise routine either. Instead, a few simple yoga poses could help you feel better quickly.
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Supine Twist
If you want to do your digestive system a favor and relieve some inflammation, try a supine twist. According to Mind Body Green, "This pose is great for your digestive health. The GI system, which is very much connected to your immune system response and the regulation of inflammation. This pose is especially useful for alleviating pain and inflammation in the lower back as well as working to release any tightness in the shoulders."
Watch a tutorial here.
Seated Heart Opener
This is an easy stretch that you can do in the morning to help ease any stomach pain or bloating. According to Health, it's a good idea to "[u]se this move when you've eaten too much. It will stretch out your belly and ease stomach cramps."
Watch a tutorial here.
Boat Pose
Boat pose is another yoga move everyone should have in their arsenal to combat bloat. According to the Daily Meal, "This pose elevates the diaphragm and relieves stomach and liver pressure by allowing air to flow through the abdomen. Also, by engaging core and back muscles, the abdominal area can digest more easily."
Watch a tutorial here.
Child's Pose
According to The Healthy, this simple pose can help ease your stomach pain bloating. The article explains, "Child’s pose is known as a “grounding pose,” and one you can always come back to relieve pain associated with bloating by applying pressure to the lower abdomen."
Adding a twist to this pose can also help relieve bloating. Watch a tutorial here.
Standing Forward Fold
The Healthy also recommends this fold as a way to relieve digestive pain and bloat. "The Standing Forward Fold is a simple pose that works to relieve bloating by warming up the belly to promote circulation, helping those digestive juices flow," the article explains.
Watch a tutorial of this move here.
