Yoga is considered as one of the the best and simplest ways for weight loss. The best thing about yoga is that it can be practised by people of any age as it is equally good for any age group.
Even pregnant women are recommended to do Yoga because it can be healthful during the period as long as they take certain precautions.
Stress has been linked to many health problems including gaining weight. Yoga, which is believed to be a good stress buster,
will not only help you stay in shape, but will also reduce your risk of getting certain diseases. Losing weight and staying fit can help boost a person’s self-esteem and decrease stress levels.
Below are a few yoga poses that will promote weight loss if one practices it regularly:
Bridge pose (Chakrasan): This is a powerful yoga pose for flattening your tummy by toning and strengthening the abdominal muscles along with the hip flexors and spine.
* Lie down on your back, bend your knees and keep your feet flat on the floor hip distance apart.
* Move your hands alongside the body with the palms facing down and make sure that your fingertips are lightly touching the heels.
* You can clasp your hands together and now lift your body in the upward. Hold this pose for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
* Release and roll slowly back to the floor. Repeat 5 more times.
Bow pose (Dhanurasan): This yoga pose may take more energy to do, but it really helps you burn fat and tone difficult parts of the body. Bow also helps relieve menstrual and constipation problems.
* Lie down on your belly and reach your back with your hands to grab your feet as in bow pose.
* Now, pull in your stomach and lift up your chest while squeezing your shoulders towards each other.
* Your feet should be folded towards the hip region with the hands holding the toes.
*Hold this pose for several breathes and then slowly release.
* Move your hands alongside the body with the palms facing down and make sure that your fingertips are lightly touching the heels.
* You can clasp your hands together and now lift your body in the upward. Hold this pose for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
* Release and roll slowly back to the floor. Repeat 5 more times.
Bow pose (Dhanurasan): This yoga pose may take more energy to do, but it really helps you burn fat and tone difficult parts of the body. Bow also helps relieve menstrual and constipation problems.
* Lie down on your belly and reach your back with your hands to grab your feet as in bow pose.
* Now, pull in your stomach and lift up your chest while squeezing your shoulders towards each other.
* Your feet should be folded towards the hip region with the hands holding the toes.
*Hold this pose for several breathes and then slowly release.
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