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5 yoga poses that target belly fat

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Jun 22, 2023, 07:00 IST
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​​Yoga for belly fat​


Obesity in the abdomen is harmful, but it may also endanger your long-term health. One typical negative effect of having too much abdominal fat is feeling sluggish and tired. If you have a huge belly, you are more prone to illnesses including diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and obesity.
Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, yoga guru, Founder of Akshar Yoga Institutions says, “A few potential reasons for belly fat include genetics, certain illnesses or even obesity, poor eating habits, erratic sleeping patterns, a lack of exercise, etc. These factors combine to create abdominal obesity, which can also affect your confidence.”

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​​Ustrasana (Camel Pose)​


Your hands should be on your hips while you sit and kneel. Your palms should be on your feet as you arch your back. Maintain a neutral neck posture. You should hold this position for a few breaths. After letting out a breath, carefully go backwards from where you were. Pull your hands back and place them on your hips as you stand tall.

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​​Halasana – Plough Pose​


“Your palms should be on the floor next to you while you lay on your back. Using your core muscles, raise your legs 90 degrees. Firmly plant your palms on the ground. Legs should be tucked under your head. If necessary, support your lower back with your palms. For a few breaths, maintain the position. Hold the position for 15 to 20 seconds,” advises Akshar.

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​​Padahasthasana- Palms to Feet Pose​


Assume Samasthithi to begin with. Exhale deeply, then gently fold forward from your hips until you can bring your nose to your knees. Place your palms down on the sides of your feet. If you're a beginner, you can softly bend your knees to do this.

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​​Santolanasana – Plank Pose​


Giving out the right way to perform Santolasana, Akshar says, “Put your palms beneath your shoulders while lying on your stomach; Lift your knees, pelvis, and upper body; firmly grasp the ground with your toes. Verify the alignment of your spine, pelvis, and knees. with your arms straight, position your wrists just below your shoulders; and remain in the final position for some time.”

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​​Vasishtasana- Side Plank​



From Plank Pose lift your right hand off the floor and plant your left palm firmly on the surface. Lift your right leg off the ground and cross it over your left leg as you rotate your complete body to the right. Keep your right arm extended, fingers pointing upward, over your head. Try to contact your feet, knees, and heels at the same time. shoulders and arms are in a straight line. You gaze up at your right hand as you move your head. Hold the position for a time. On the left, repeat the process.Yoga provides you with the equivalent of aerobic exercise to raise your heart rate, which aids in calorie burning and is an efficient approach to lose weight. The stomach is considered to be the most difficult area to lose weight from but it can be done by performing asanas like Naukasana, Chaturanga, Brahmacharyaasana, etc.

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