Yoga Meditation 4221 - Yoga for Fat loss

 

Yoga can help you lose fat.

 (Must be practised carefully and consistently, while paying attention to diet)

        1

        Do the standing side stretch. This is a great exercise to work out the obliques (or sides of your belly) while burning off belly fat. Stand up straight with feet shoulder-width apart with arms at your side. Raise one arm straight up and bend your body from the waist as far to the side as possible. Return to centre and repeat with the opposite arm.

        2

        Do the cat cow  pose. This is a great stretching pose that tightens and tones the abdominal muscles. Get on your hands and knees, positioning them about a foot apart. Look down at your mat to begin with your back is perfectly flat. Inhale and take your gaze towards the ceiling, your belly button towards your mat. Exhale bringing your head down, rounding your spine towards the ceiling, pressing your pelvis forward. Your spine will resemble a dome. Repeat. Hold each position for about two seconds, and repeat about five to 10 times.

        3

        Do the locust pose. Lie flat on your stomach on your yoga mat, extending your arms and legs as far as possible. Lift your arms, chest, head and legs simultaneously, and hold for about two to five seconds, then lower. You can extend your arms out in front of you, or move them around toward your buttocks. This exercise pose engages your abs and fully utilises your ab muscles to burn fat.

        4

        Do the bridge pose. This is a great exercise for burning belly fat and strengthening ab muscles. Lie down flat on your back with your knees bent and your feet about a foot apart. Place your arms close to your side, palms facing down. Exhale and lift your hips off the floor while leaving your head, shoulders and feet on the floor. Hold for about five to 10 seconds, then lower. Do about 10 to 15 reps.

        5

        Do yoga crunches. Lie down on your back on a yoga mat. You can lift your hips, place your hands under your sacrum, palms facing down. Face the souls of your feet to the ceiling as you raise your legs. Using your abdominal muscles, lift your legs up toward the ceiling, lifting your buttocks about two or three inches off your hands. Do 15 to 20 reps about three times a week.

All yoga poses are best practised with a Yoga Instructor.

Disclaimer:
Before attempting any of these stretches seek advise from your doctor. We can not and will not be responsible for any injury caused by your attempt to exercise following these instructions.