Despite several forms of workouts being available today, yoga prevails as the most trusted and effective method of nourishing and toning the body in a holistic sense globally.
Yoga is becoming quite a thing amongst people outside India too.
Yoga has a solution to almost every issue, and when it comes to belly fat yoga has mastered the art of it.
yoga endeavors to work deeply on the core and the entire body with every asana, the poses mentioned below are a few of the easier ones, especially for beginners.
1) Cobra pose
This posture primarily works on strengthening the abdominal muscles and relaxing the lower back eventually helps in weight loss.
How to perform:
- Lie on the floor, face down.
- Spread your hands on the floor, next to your shoulders.
- Stretch your legs back, top of the feet touching the floor, and slowly inhale and lift up your upper body.
- Make sure your pubis and toes form a straight line and touch the floor.
- Hold this position for 25-30 seconds.
- Release and come back to the lying down position on an exhalation.
2) Bow pose
Easy but most effective pose for fat burning.
How to perform:
- Lie down on the floor with your face down.
- Bend your knees and hold your feet with your hands.
- Inhale and lift up both your hands and feet, also raising your thighs and chest at the same time.
- Hold this pose for up to 30 seconds, gradually increasing to 90 seconds.
- Release with an exhalation.
3) The plank
Well-known pose, the plank pose is one of the best poses to burn your tummy fat and tone your muscles.
How to perform:
- Lie face down.
- Lift your body up onto straightened arms
- Balance on your toes
- Face forward or down
- Hold for as long as you can, take a break and then repeat a few more times. Try to extend the time in this pose each day.
4) Boat pose
How to perform:
- Lie down on the ground facing the ceiling.
- Keep your hands by your side and relax your shoulders. Keep your legs straight.
- Now slowly raise your hands and legs together from the ground, hold your belly in and above the ground at all times.
- Reach a 45-degree angle till your body is in a V-shape. Hold it for 60 seconds and practice deep breathing.
5) Camel Pose
This is a little more difficult pose. Make sure you have no back issues, if you think to add this pose in your daily workout.
How to perform:
- Kneel on the floor with your knees hip width and your thighs straight and perpendicular to the floor.
- Rest your hands on the top of your buttocks, fingers pointing downwards and slightly arch your back inwards.
- Slowly lean back and touch and then hold your heels with your hands. Straighten the spine but don’t strain your neck
- Hold this pose for up to one minute.
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