Many people have a myth that Yoga doesn’t help in weight loss. Well, that’s not true at all. Yoga has a holistic approach. It not only calms our mind but it also helps us lose some weight. Or we can say it helps us stay in shape. Yes, it is true that Yoga helps in reducing less calories as compared to any other workout but, there are long-term benefits of yoga that make up for its shortcomings. With Yoga, you cannot lose weight rapidly, but you can feel the change in your body and lose weight gradually. Yoga is mild and effective and it soothes your body.
So here are some easy yoga poses that help reduce weight.
Trikonasana(Triangle Pose)
It is a very simple pose which you can do easily.
Steps to perform Trikonasana
- To perform this asana, you need to stand straight first with your feet wide apart.
- Now bend on your left side and try to touch your left foot with your left hand.
- Stay in the position for 20-30 seconds.
- Now repeat the pose with the other side.
Benefits
- This asana helps to improve your digestive system.
- It helps lose your belly fat by the twist and improves your balance and concentration.
- Also your flexibility increases.
Bhujangasana(Upward Dog)
Bhujangasana is also one of the easy poses you can perform to keep your body in shape.
Steps to perform
- Lie flat on your stomach with hands extended forward and palms facing down.
- Then, keep your hands right below your shoulder
- Lift your upper body and lookup
- Make sure your lower abdomen and thighs remain flat on the floor
- Hold this pose for 30-50 seconds
Benefits
- Bhujangasan is very beneficial for your spine.
- It strengthens your spine, stretches your chest,
- Helps in reducing belly fat.
- Also, it tones your buttocks too.
Utkatasana(Chair pose)
Utkatasana is one of the important and beneficial yoga poses.
Steps to perform
- To do this pose, Stand straight with your feet close
- Raise your arms straight and join your palms
- And slowly bend from your knees
- Hold this position for 30-60 seconds
Benefits
- It tones your legs, muscles in the knee and thighs
- With regular practice, you can actually lose fat from the buttocks
- It improves your body balance.
- Relieves your back-pains, joint-pains and improves immunity system
Navasana(Boat Pose)
Navasana is one of the best poses to reduce weight.
Steps to perform
- Sit on the floor with your legs straight
- Now slowly lift your legs upward in a way your thighs form a 45-50 degree angle
- Also, stretch your arms forward along
- Hold this position for 10-20 seconds
Benefits
- It will stimulate your kidney
- Will improve your digestive system
- Also, reduce your weight
- Especially your belly fat will lose
- Improve your stamina and strength
Dhanurasana(Bow Pose)
Dhanurasana is one of the popular poses.
Steps to perform
- Lie on your stomach
- Lift your upper body along with your legs and lookup
- Now, hold your legs with your hands
- Hold the position for 10-20 seconds
Benefits
- It helps tone your body and reduces your body fat
- Improves the functioning of your lower body organs
- It also cures back pain
- It strengthens your spinal cord too
Setu bandha Sarvangasana(Bridge pose)
This asana is easy to perform and is good for health.
Steps to perform the pose
- Firstly lie on your back with your knees bent and feet on the floor
- Now extend your hands along the floor and hold your feet with your hands
- Slowly lift your body except for your head while feet flat on the floor
- Hold this position for 20-40 seconds.
Benefits
- It strengthens your back
- Stretches your front body
- Improves metabolism
- Increases flexibility
- Also promotes weight loss
So these were some of the yoga asanas that are really helpful in losing weight. If you want to keep your mind and body healthy, then yoga is the best solution. Hence stay fit and healthy by performing yoga regularly.
