BENEFITS OF YOGA FOR WEIGHT LOSS
When you are looking for weight loss, you will get so many options like diet, gym, and many more but if you are looking for a complete transformation of your body including weight loss without any side effects then I must say you should go fo/r yoga.
Yoga is not just an exercise but is a whole-body transformation including your inner body. This makes your body stress relief, calm your mind, giving strength to your soul, and physically fit. So what else do you need for your beautiful and healthy body.
I know for beginners it will be difficult to sick in Vedic science but trust me to start doing this and you will feel the difference in your body. there are endless benefits of doing yoga and weight loss is one among them.
so today in this article I will share some of the best yoga poses for weight loss and so that you do not have to step outside and spend your money as well. Take one peaceful corner of your room and a mat that’s it, and you are set to start your weight loss regime by doing yoga. There are the best eight yoga poses for weight loss and they are as follows:
DIFFERENT TYPES OF YOGA POSTURE FOR WEIGHT LOSS
- Boat Pose
- Trikoanasana
- Cobra Pose
- Chair pose
- Downward Facing Dog Pose
- Surya Namaskar
- Upward Plank
HOW TO DO YOGA FOR WEIGHT LOSS
BOAT POSE:
This is also called as nukasana.
How To Do?
Rest on your back with feet together and your hand beside the body
Tale deep breath, now exhale slowly raise your head, chest, and feet up to approximately 30 to 40 degrees
Eyes and toes must e in line and you should look at your toe
Keep both your hands straight
Keep your breath normal during this position
If you feel the tension in the stomach and abdominal then let it be. Feel pressure but not too much.
Remain in this position for 15 seconds. Do it 5 times. Later on, increase the time for this position from 15 seconds to 30 seconds.
CHAIR POSE:
In the Vedic language, it is called utkatasan. This is called chair pose because in this posture you have o sit as if you are sitting on a chair.
How To Do:
Take a position of normal standing position on your feet.
No, take a deep breath. On sow exhale bend your knees and join palm together and bring overhead.
Your thighs should be parallel to the ground or floor. [Your knees should not be way ahead then toes.
please remain in this position for 15-20 seconds with normal breathing.]
Feel the pressure and stress on thighs, your legs, diaphragm, hands, and other parts of the body organs. Focus on breathing during these positions and try to link the stress and pressure with breathing.
Inhale deeply and breathe out bring yourself in a normal standing position. Do it slowly with the rhythm of breathing, this is important.
POWER YOGA FOR WEIGHT LOSS:
- [Pawanmuktasana or the Wind releasing pose help you drop those extra fat from the stomach and the stomach region.
- Trikonasana or the Intense side stretch pose helps to reduce the fat from the sides. It raises your heartbeat and burns calories.
- Dhanurasana or the Bow pose helps you drop the excess fat from the arms and legs. It is very helpful to tone your body.
- Garudasana or the Eagle pose is a perfect weight loss choice for those who want thinner thighs, legs, arms, and hands.]
- Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana or One-legged downward facing dog- when combined with breathing, helps you tone your arms, hands, legs, thighs, and your abdominal muscles.
- Bhujangasana or the Cobra pose is a great choice if you want to solidify your buttocks and to tone your abdominal muscles.
- [Navasana or the boat pose is the simplest Power Yoga pose for weight loss. It concentrates all the major muscles of your body.
- Savasana or Corpse pose is the most important pose to end your Power Yoga workout session. Savasana helps your muscles relax and prevents muscle damage.]
FAQ:
The amount of weight one loses by doing Yoga varies from person to person and depends on a number of factors including their flexibility.
- Can you lose belly fat with yoga?
Yes, you can lose belly fat with the help of yoga. Basic stretches and different asanas (like Surya Namaskar) can help you lose belly fat. That said, it is not recommended that you aim for spot reduction in any case.
- What is better for weight loss – yoga or gym?
Both yoga and fitness have their own advantages. Yoga involves more stretching and relaxation, whereas fitness deals with the contraction of muscles. There is no way of saying one works better than the other for weight loss. It depends on each individual’s own body type and choices.
- Is power yoga effective for weight loss?
Yes, it is effective for weight loss. However, Hatha yoga is recommended since it is better in the long term. People with medical conditions should not prefer doing power yoga, unless under supervision]