To reduce vayu in the body, it’s essential first to understand that vayu pertains to vata dosha, primarily composed of air and space. Your symptoms like bloating and gas indicate an imbalance in this dosha. The key is to balance vata with grounding, warming, and nourishing practices.
Start with your diet. Avoid cold, raw, and processed foods as these can aggravate vata. Favor warm, cooked, and slightly oily meals. Opt for foods that are easy to digest like well-cooked soups, stews, and khichdi. Include spices like ginger, cumin, fennel, and asafoetida—these aid digestion and calm vata. Drinking a warm herbal tea, such as ginger tea or fennel tea after meals can help too.
Regarding lifestyle, establish a routine. Vata benefits from regularity, so try to eat, sleep, and exercise at the same time each day. In terms of exercise, gentle activities like walking or swimming can soothe your system. Yoga is indeed beneficial; consider poses that ground and stabilize, like child’s pose and seated forward bends.
Herbs such as Ashwagandha and Triphala are beneficial—Ashwagandha helps calm the nervous system, while Triphala aids digestion. Be cautious with dosages and consult a practitioner if unsure.
Meditation or deep-breathing exercises can also help soothe the mind and reduce vata’s anxious tendencies. It might be difficult to sit still, but start with just a few minutes daily and gradually increase.
You mentioned fried food; it’s best to limit or avoid such items as they can worsen symptoms. Instead, increasing fresh veggies (cooked preferably) in your diet can be beneficial.
If symptoms persist or worsen, it would be wise to consult a practitioner to ensure there’s nothing more serious. Balance is key, and with consistent application of these practices, you should start to see improvements.



