How does yoga help control nausea?
Yoga is one of the effective solutions to help reduce nausea by using relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, calming the nervous system and reducing stress hormones.
Himalayan yoga expert Siddhaa Akshar said: “Yoga helps practitioners focus on the present moment, control anxiety, some yoga postures can help balance hormones, connect the mind and body and minimize nausea.”
Yoga poses to help relieve nausea
Baby Pose
This gentle pose stretches the back and hips while calming the mind.
- Kneel on the floor, bring your big toes together and sit on your heels.
- Lean forward, resting your forehead on the floor. Stretch your arms out in front of you, palms facing down.
- Relax your forehead and let your hips fall back over your heels. Close your eyes and take deep, slow breaths.
- Hold the position for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Side lying position
This pose helps relax and relieve pelvic congestion.
- Lie on your back, place the soles of your feet together, and open your knees to the sides.
- Bring your heels as close to your pelvis as possible.
- Place a blanket or pillow under your hips for support.
- Place both hands along the sides, palms facing down.
- Close your eyes and take deep, slow breaths.
- Hold the position for 5 - 10 minutes.
Legs up the wall pose
This pose can improve blood circulation and reduce swelling.
- Find a wall, place a blanket or yoga mat against the wall.
- Sit leaning against a wall. Swing your legs up and place your hips close to the wall.
- Lower your back onto the blanket or mat, right leg straight against the wall.
- Place both hands along the sides, palms facing down.
- Close your eyes and take deep, slow breaths.
- Hold the position for 5 - 10 minutes.
