Best Yoga Poses To Lose Weight Quickly And Easily


If you’re like anything like me, your conversations revolve around “Nothing works!”, “I need to lose weight.”, or “I want to lose weight – badly!” I have tried myriad forms of diets, traipsed through bountiful videos, and buried my head under never-ending listicles. Guess what? None of them worked, and I am glad that they didn’t, for I wouldn’t have turned to yoga. And, in the process, wouldn’t have made it a way of living. And, yes, I lost weight – tons of it.


Let’s now talk about a few yoga asanas that help build your muscle strength, tone your body, and help you lose weight.

Yoga For Weight Loss

Given here are the effective yoga asanas for each body part:

A. For Facial Fat
B. For The Arms
C. For The Shoulders And Upper Back
D. For The Midriff
E. For The Thighs
F. For Calf Muscles/ Hamstrings
G. For The Hip

A. For Facial Fat (Approx. 2 minutes)

1. Simhasana


This asana is known to tone the facial muscles and is a good stress buster too. It is a basic pose, and anyone can do it, irrespective of their age. When you sit in the Lion Pose and stick your tongue out, your facial muscles, along with the thorax and spine, are stretched. If you do this regularly, you will see your double chin vanish within no time.

2. Jalandhara Bandha


How It Works
It is one of the most sought-after asanas for thyroid patients. You need to lock your chin on the chest, between your collarbones, while holding your breath. This will make your jawline defined.
Precautions
If you have any breathing issues, do this asana under the supervision of a certified yoga teacher. Do not attempt this if you suffer from high blood pressureor heart disease.

3. Adho Mukha Svanasana


How It Works
The Adho Mukha Svanasana is a weight-bearing pose. You need to position the upper body on your hands. It is an excellent way to tone your arms and biceps.
Precautions
Do not do this asana if you suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome

4. Chaturanga Dandasana

How It Works
This pose requires you to stay off the ground by supporting the body on your hands and keeping the core intact. It not only tones your arms but also strengthens and tones your biceps and triceps.
Precautions
Do not attempt this if you have a shoulder or hip injury. Work with a certified yoga instructor who can help you with variations.

5. Ardha Pincha Mayurasana

How It Works

Your arms become the base for balancing the entire upper body while you try to stay afloat. This asana helps strengthen and tone the biceps, triceps, and arms.

Precautions

It is a simple asana that can be done by everyone. However, you need to be careful if you have neck or shoulder injuries.

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