Losing weight is no joke but that does not mean it can’t be fun. In order to drop some kilos, you need to be in a caloric deficit; in simple terms, burn more calories than you eat. You can achieve this by removing few foods from your daily routine and by exercising but did you know yoga can help you shed some fat while helping you achieve that toned look.
Here are 5 Yoga Poses That Will Help You Drop Some Weight:
Surya Namaskar
The Surya Namaskara or Sun Salutation does more than warm up the muscles and get the blood flowing. It stretches and tones most of the major muscles, trims the waist, tones the arms, stimulates the digestive system, and balances the metabolism. Surya Namaskar is a whole package of good health and the best way to lose weight. One cycle of Suryanamaskar burns around 14 calories and 30 minutes of this movement is estimated to burn 417 calories. Scorch that fat with some power yoga!
Bridge Pose
Another asana with multiple benefits for thighs, glutes, back, and core is the Sethu Bandha Sarvangasana or Bridge pose. It is excellent for glutes, weak back as well as weight loss. The Bridge pose improves muscle tone, digestion, regulates hormones, and improves posture by training the posterior chain of muscles. It also strengthens your back muscles and reduces back pain.
Warrior Pose
Toning your thighs and arms, as well as improving your concentration has become more accessible and interesting with the Warrior pose. The more you hold that pose, the better the results you gain. With just a few minutes of Virabhadrasana, you will get tighter quads and a toned torso. Make sure you focus on contracting the right muscle and are not adjusting to the movement.
Downward Dog
Adho Mukha Svanasana tones your whole body with a little extra attention to specific posterior muscles. This yoga pose helps to strengthen your arms, thighs, hamstring, and back. Holding this pose and concentrating on your breathing engages your core muscles and tones them, as well as improves your mental concentration and blood circulation. Remain in the extended position for 30 secs before coming back to the initial position. Repeat this for 5-10 repetitions.
Bow Pose
Are you looking for the best way to lose that belly fat? Dhanurasana a.k.a Bow Pose; helps massage the abdominal organs and strengthens the thighs, chest, as well as back. It stretches your whole body, strengthens and tones your muscles with improved blood circulation. Breathe mindfully and be conscious about the stretch as you hold this for 40-90 secs then repeat.