The perfect exercise for the gassy people! LOL - ThinnerTimes

mistymee · 07-13-2008, 06:05 AM

I am laughing too much to comment.. imagine a room filled with GBP people.. (FisherMike comes to mind, LOL)

From this article:
Seven Silly Get-in-Shape Gimmicks: Do They Work? | Newsweek By The Numbers | Newsweek.com

Wind-Relieving Asana

Thought fiber was the only natural remedy for expelling excess gas? Think again: this series of yoga postures assumed in asana-based classes assists air in exiting your digestive tract—in a room full of people. The motions involve lying flat on your back and pulling your left, right or both knees into your tensed stomach, squeezing out the stale air or, in instructor's lingo, engaging your abdominal region to assist with elimination. The poses are also said to enhance supine strength and flexibility, making them optimal for those with both bad backs and Metamucil in their pantries (read: old people). "It could certainly be helpful with some individuals in terms of [their] low backs," says Bryant. "But the whole flatulence aspect—I'm not so sure that there's a great deal of physiological support for that being a need."

The verdict: Group flatu-fitness? We'll pass.

blisandt · 07-13-2008, 06:52 AM

I know these positions - and they do do what they say... but I think I will do them in "private" for a long while post op!

(my dog's won't mind: I will be blaming all gas on them anyway!)

Laura@BellaBabies · 07-13-2008, 08:50 AM

you'll pass alright!!!PASS GAS!!!ROFLMAO!

mistymee · 07-14-2008, 04:49 PM

What has be flabbergasted is that people actually take classes in passing 'wind'? I mean.. seriously?

I can't imagine taking a class intended to cause me to fart in public.. I just can't!