Gaining weight? Worried and want to loose weight? There can be various reasons behind it , but one of them is surely your unhealthy diet. Eating out regularly, no exercises can increase your belly fat at a fast pace! Not only belly fat but it increases a chance of you getting lifestyle disorders like high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and what not! Don’t worry you can avoid all this easily, if you inculcate the habit of exercising regularly and maintaining a proper diet. Yoga can definitely play a good role in this. It helps your body feel fresh, increases metabolism and your flexibility . Not only does it keeps up your blood flow but also increases your immunity which is really good! Here are some of the yoga poses that you should definitely perform if you want to loose weight:
1. Cobra Pose
Cobra Pose popularly known by the name of bhujangasana or snake pose is one the yoga poses that not only helps in reducing belly fat but also helps to add flexibility to your body. There are numerous benefits of this pose, some of them are strengthening your back, posture, good blood flow throughout chest and abdomen. Here are the steps to perform this pose perfectly:
Steps:
- Lie on the floor, stretch your legs backwards.
- Spread your first onto the floor
- Now while inhaling, stretch your chest to the maximum possible limit you can.
- Stay there, and then exhale while you come down.
2. Side Plank
This yoga pose specifically helps in better concentration, tighten your arms and wrist. It’s the best pose if want to reduce your side fat specifically. Since you need to balance upright your arms and wrist get strengthened.When you are balancing there upright your belly muscles are used thus reducing your belly fat. It’s not an easy pose though but performing it really works for your whole body. Here are the steps to follow if you consider performing it:
Steps:
- Lay down on your side, stretch your hand while taking your body upwards.
- Stay there for a few seconds
- If you are able to balance this easily then try lifting up your legs
- This will help you strengthen your core
3. Low Lunges
If you face constipation problems then this pose is for you! This pose let’s you stretch your knees, thighs and your ankles. It helps you cure your back pain. Apart from this your belly gets reduced. Follow these steps to perform this pose better:
Steps:
- Put forward your right leg and your hips down thus making a 90 degree angle
- Stretch your left leg backwards
- Stay in there for few seconds
4. Upward Salute
Upward Salute also known as Urdhva Hastasana helps a lot in reducing your belly fat. It also helps in better digestion, controlling your stress and anger. This pose is one of the easiest when it comes to belly fat. Follow these steps to perform this pose:
Steps:
- Stand onto your yoga mat
- stretch your arms upwards
- Join your hand while stretching your hands
- Inhale as you lift your hands whereas exhale as you go down
5. Tree Pose
Vriksasana as the name suggests means to pose like a tree. Besides belly fat , it helps in toning your shoulders, calves and your thighs. Moreover it’s the best pose for improving concentration and body balance. Here are the steps you can follow to perform this pose:
Steps:
- First of all stand onto you yoga mat
- Next stretch your left leg inwards so that your foot meets your right thigh
- Inhale while you join your hands
- Exhale as you release yourself
6. Bridge Pose
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana or bridge pose is beneficial for your back and belly. It helps to improve your digestion, good blood flow level. It stretches your back, chest and hips thus results a toned body. Moreover if you are facing common problems like anxiety, fatigue, headache then this pose is just for you. Follow these steps to perform this pose:
Steps:
- Lie down on your yoga mat
- Stretch your knees and begin lifting up your hips
- Now slowly extend your your lower back
- Keep your chin and face upright ,try holding it for few seconds
7. Fish Pose
Since your belly gets streteched up matsyasana or fish pose helps in reducing the fat therein. It also helps in toning your thighs and improving your back flexibilty. This pose mainly stretches your upper body. Here the steps to perform this pose:
Steps:
- Start your pose by lying down flat to your yoga mat
- Cross your legs and lift them up slightly
- Now stretch you arms to your crossed legs
- Start lifting up your shoulders and back, don’t try to lift up beyond your limits
- Make sure your head is positioned backwards
8. Hero Pose
Virasana or hero pose is a tonic for those suffering from gastric problems. Not only it helps to cure gastric problems but also helps in improving digestion, blood circulation. This pose helps to improve one’s posture. Follow these steps to perform this pose:
Steps:
- Sit upright/straight onto your knees
- Make sure that both of your foot touch each other
- Stretch your hands either backwards or straight
9. Triangle Pose
Triangle Pose or Trikonasana specifically helps to strengthen your lower body. It stretches your knees, thighs, calves and thus improves flexibility. Besides this it helps in curing constipation and digestion problems . Moreover it helps in strengthen your back. Follow these steps if you wish to perform this pose:
Steps:
- First of all stand straight, slowly bend yourself downwards behind your leg, you need to touch your hand onto your calve
- stretch your right hand upwards
- stay there for a few seconds
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