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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Chloe Gray

Constantly in pain? These are the only yoga poses for bloating that actually work, according to two experts

Best yoga poses for bloating: A woman doing yoga

You've all been there: woken up super bloated (thanks, PMS) and immediately reached for your phone to search for the best yoga poses for bloating. That, or perhaps you've eaten your food a little too quickly and are wondering how to aid digestion and avoid the dreaded painful stomach situ.

Either way, you're in the right place. Different types of yoga can really aid that painful, bloated feeling, according to studies - one 2017 study reported that 12 weeks of yoga was just as good as the infamous FODMAP diet for improving IBS symptoms, while a 2016 study reported that a similar-length yoga course eased severe abdominal swelling before and during periods. 

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