5 Yoga Poses For Weight Loss

If you have been trying to lose belly fat along with strengthening your core, toning your abs, and improving your posture. We have five yoga poses that will help you achieve multiple results.

Ustrasana (Camel Pose): Strengthens Abdomen And Chest

To ace the camel pose, you have to sit on your knees, hold your feet with your hands, and bend your body and neck backwards until you reach the position you see in the picture.

Halasana (Plough Pose): Relieves Back Pain And improves Digestive System

You have to lie on the yoga mat, stretch your legs at the back of your head and keep your hands stretched in the front. It requires flexibility so do not be disheartened if you cannot pull it off the first time.

Padahastasana (Palms to Feet Pose): Improves Flexibility And Bowel Movements

Padahastasana or palms to feet pose targets your belly and helps to shed weight more quickly. It would require flexibility, therefore, you should not force yourself to touch your feet with your hands on the first day.

Santolanasana (Plank Pose): Improves Lower Back Pain And Activates Muscles

The plank pose or santolanasana is one of the few poses that works up your core muscles. It requires a lot of strength. Initially, you might not be able to hold the position even for 30 seconds. However, as you continue to practice, you will be able to ace it.

Vasisthasana (Side Plank): Strengthens Spine And Abdomen

In this pose, you have to maintain balance on one of your hands and legs. You have to keep both heels together and raise your left hand if you are maintaining the balance on the right.