🌿 3 Gentle Yoga Poses to Relieve Belly Discomfort
Gentle Yoga Poses to Relieve Bloating Discomfort & Gut Pressure
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If you’ve ever felt bloated, gassy, or like your body just isn’t cooperating — I see you. Digestive discomfort can sneak up on us and stick around longer than welcome, especially when you're navigating food sensitivities, post-surgery healing, or gut imbalances like IBS or SIBO.
I'm Fatama, and through my own healing journey — which has included recovering from a hysterectomy, managing food intolerance, and pursuing certification as a Gut Health Nutrition Specialist — I’ve learned that true relief often comes from slowing down and tuning in.
One thing I teach in every session is this: You don’t have to suffer silently, and you don’t need harsh remedies to find relief.
Natural tools like mindful movement, herbal tea rituals, and breath-work have changed the way I live with and respond to my gut. That’s why I created this short guide to share a few of my favorite yoga poses — ones that can help gently ease your belly, reduce pressure, and support your body’s natural rhythm.
These aren’t fancy or extreme — they’re poses you can do at home, with a mat or even a towel, whenever your gut feels off.
So let’s begin. Breathe in. Let go. And explore these calming movements below:
1. Child’s Pose (Balasana)
Child’s Pose is more than a resting pose — it’s a grounding, healing posture that:
Gently compresses the belly, encouraging gas release and digestion
Takes pressure off the rectum, offering relief when sitting is uncomfortable
Calms the nervous system, which is essential for people managing IBS, SIBO, or high stress
How to do it:
Kneel on your mat, big toes touching, knees wide.
Fold your torso forward, resting your forehead on the mat or a pillow.
Stretch your arms forward or let them relax by your sides.
Breathe slowly into your belly for 1–3 minutes.
2. Seated Twist
Seated twists support your gut by:
Stimulating the intestines and helping move things along
Relieving trapped gas and encouraging a full bowel movement
Supporting detoxification by gently massaging the abdominal organs
How to do it:
Sit on the floor (or in a chair) with a tall spine.
Inhale to lengthen.
Exhale and twist to the right, placing your left hand on your right knee.
Hold for 5–8 slow breaths, then switch sides.
3. Knees-to-Chest (Wind-Relieving Pose)
This one lives up to its name!
Encourages gas release and soothes intestinal tension
Relaxes the lower back and abdominal wall
Supports natural elimination and gut motility
How to do it:
Lie on your back.
Gently hug one or both knees into your chest.
Rock side to side or hold still and breathe into your belly.
Stay for 1–2 minutes.
🌱 My Personal Gut Healing Path
As someone recovering from hormone shifts after a hysterectomy and managing food tolerances without relying heavily on medications, I’ve been building a practice around natural relief tools like:
Herbal Ease Gut-Soothing Digestive Tea
Daily gentle yoga and breath-work
Whole food nutrition tailored to my unique gut
In addition to my go-to Herbal Ease Tea, I also recommend sipping other soothing drinks that gently support digestion. Two of my favorites include:
Peppermint or ginger tea — both known for easing gas, relaxing the digestive tract, and calming the gut-brain connection.
Lemon-lime chia water — just add a slice of lemon and lime with 1 tsp of chia seeds to 8–12 oz of water. This hydrating blend provides fiber, gentle detox support, and a refreshing mineral boost.
These drinks are safe, natural, and effective additions to your wellness toolkit, especially if you’re trying to avoid over-the-counter medications and focus on whole-body healing.
I’m currently expanding my expertise as a soon-to-be Gut Health Nutrition Specialist, so I can better support others navigating similar digestive challenges — especially women dealing with bloating, fatigue, constipation, or food sensitivities.I’m currently expanding my expertise as a soon-to-be Gut Health Nutrition Specialist, so I can better support others navigating similar digestive challenges — especially women dealing with bloating, fatigue, constipation, or food sensitivities.
🌿 Let’s Work Together
If you’re tired of feeling stuck, swollen, or confused by your gut, let’s build a plan together that’s gentle, intentional, and aligned with your body’s needs.
🧘🏽♀️ Book a private session or wellness consult:
👉🏽 https://calendly.com/fatamamoorer
Let’s glow, stretch, sip, and heal — with ease.
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