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How to not fart in yoga class

What should I do if I fart in a yoga class?

By think box Published 4 years ago 4 min read

What should I do if I fart in a yoga class?

It is the question that plagues all of us, isn’t it? Whether you are a newbie or a yoga pro, the fear of breaking wind in front of a room of people is something that we all fear. It is an unfortunate fact that farting happens. And it seems to happen a lot during yoga classes. So, what should you do if you fart in yoga class? First of all, don’t panic. You are not the only one who breaks wind in a yoga class. We all do it. Secondly, don’t worry about it. The most important thing to do is to not make a big deal about it. If you feel embarrassed or guilty, then the other people in the class will notice and they will start to feel embarrassed and guilty too. Just move on and try to ignore it.

Let’s now have a look at the 5 main ways you can avoid farting in your next yoga class.

Avoid foods that may make you fart:

Eating certain foods may be a good idea but only if you don’t have a weak stomach. There are certain foods that can make you fart, and some that can make you fart more than others. It’s not a big deal, but if you are eating with other people, you don’t want to be the one making the room smell. There are some foods that can make you fart more than others.

Common culprits include

• beans,

• broccoli,

• onions.

But the worst offender on the planet is the humble brussels sprout.

Eat slowly:

Eating too quickly is one of the most common manners mistakes we do. If you eat too quickly, you will feel uncomfortable, bloated and you will definitely fart. Eating too quickly can cause a stomachache. When you eat fast, your body doesn't have enough time to digest your food. And then you will have digestion problems. If you eat too fast, you will have a stomachache. You will also have gas. You will feel uncomfortable. You will fart. You will feel embarrassed.

When I was taking yoga classes at the local gym, I had a pretty bad problem with my digestion. It was the worst during the advanced class I took on Tuesday mornings. I just couldn't hold my gas. It was so bad that I would sometimes have to excuse myself from class in the middle of a pose and make a run for the locker room. I would then sit on the toilet for at least 10 minutes, waiting for the gas to pass. I could smell the gas, but the smell wasn't too bad. It was the noise that was the real problem.

Avoid fizzy drinks:

Fizzy drinks are bad for your digestive system, experts have warned. But what about fizzy drinks in yoga classes? Farting in yoga class is a very common problem for a lot of people, especially for men. But what about fizzy drinks like Coca Cola? According to Dr. Stuart Bond, fizzy drinks have a lot of gas in them. He says: "Fizzy drinks are bad for your digestive system and you shouldn't drink them if you intend to do any yoga. The gas will affect your breathing. Farting in yoga class is a very common problem. The gas will make you feel lethargic and will affect your breathing. It's difficult to hold poses if you've had a lot of fizzy drinks. So please don't drink them before yoga class."

Avoid dairy:

Did you know farting is often a side effect of eating dairy products? Well, if you've ever been to a yoga class, you'll be familiar with the smell of gas. And if you've ever eaten a cheese sandwich prior to a yoga class, you'll be familiar with the smell of gas. So, what causes it? Well, the process of digestion can result in gas. In fact, gas is a normal part of digestion. But eating certain foods can result in excess gas. If you've ever eaten too much broccoli, you've probably experienced this. Broccoli is a high fiber food. It's healthy, but it can also cause gas. Other foods that can cause gas include beans, cabbage and cauliflower. When people are trying to lose weight, they often cut out carbs. However, some carbs are worse than others. Foods like beans and broccoli are high fiber foods. You should be eating them, but you should probably avoid eating them at the same time as other foods.

Practice on an empty stomach:

The best yoga teachers in the world know that it's important to practice on an empty stomach. This is true for a variety of reasons. You'll have more energy; your muscles will feel less painful and you'll be able to pay better attention. And one more reason: So that you don't fart in yoga class. Everyone has experienced it. You're having a nice, zen-like yoga session and then boom, you fart. Not only is it embarrassing, but you've just lost your zen-like focus. The good news is that it's a preventable problem.

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About the Creator

think box

Think box communication a well-known animation and production house in Pakistan, Working in Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi. We are expert in making animated commercials, Animated TVC, Character animations.

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