International Yoga Day: Say Bye Bye To Belly Fat Through These Yoga Asanas!

A layer of fat over the stomach is one of the world’s largest problems, even if not directly. Being overweight or unnecessary fat covering the belly can breed a number of insecurity issues and can even result in a serious lack of self-confidence. Belly fat can be accumulated because of heredity factors, lifestyle choices, alcoholism, stress eating, sedentary lifestyles etcetera. This disaster strikes your waistline with no discrimination of age, gender or race. The wider your abdomen the larger risk you hold to gaining and retaining abdominal fat. A well balanced, slimming diet along with rigorous and focused exercise can help you get rid of belly fat allowing you to feel lighter both physically and mentally.

Sarvesh Shashi, Co-Founder at SARVA - Yoga, Mindfulness and Beyond says that Yoga has a number of asanas and teaches disciplines which promote loss of belly fat and accelerates weight loss in a healthy fashion. A regular Yoga practice heightens metabolism and immunity helping you stay fit and healthy. Yoga and mindfulness can help eliminate stress, helping you gain better control of your life. Elevated energy can also help you be stronger and have more willpower. Here are some asanas for belly fat loss.

Naukasana

The Naukasana looks hard because it is. It requires strength, stability, and motivation. The 'Boat pose' engages all the upper body muscles as well as the lower body muscles while allowing the core to function at its finest. A few minutes of the boat posture every day is highly effective to fight unnecessary weight around the hips.

Steps:

• Start by lying on your back with your feet together and arms on their respective sides.
• Straighten your arms and stretch your fingers outwards towards the feet.
• On the inhale, lift your upper body and your legs 45 degrees off the ground simultaneously, stretching your arms.
• Feel the contraction in your abdominal area.
• Let your weight be rested on your hips, make sure your gaze is towards your toes and arms stretched.
• Try to hold this position and then you can release bringing your feet and chest down, going back to the lying position.
• Repeat this 3-4 times as you feel comfortable.

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Ustrasana

The Ustrasana or the camel pose is a posture which gives your abdomen a good stretch, as well as engages your upper body, back and lower back muscles. A warm, comfortable tension fills the body as you release and experience the benefits of this asana.

Steps:

• Be seated on your knees and bend backward.
• Now, hold your ankles with the respective hands on the same side.
• Bend your neck and head backwards, slightly giving a push to your waist area.
• Breathe normally and hold the postures for a few seconds.
• Release your hands from the ankles, relax and repeat the same process again. Do this as many times as you are comfortable.

   

Bhujangasana

The Cobra pose gives your lower back and your abdomen a good deep stretch. The Cobra calls for your strength and resilience and willpower for a transformation and change. The cobra gives your upper thighs a good stretch.

Steps:

• Start by lying on your stomach, placing your forehead on the floor.
• Keep your feet together with the top of your feet touching the floor.
• Placing your hands underneath your shoulder, place your elbows close to the body, and your shoulder blades back and down.
• Keeping your feet on the floor, on the inhale lift your chest and head off the ground, opening up your chest.
• You can keep your elbows a bit bent, adjusting yourself to a proper height to balance your body weight correctly.
• Hold the posture for some time, relaxing your shoulders.
• Release the posture, pause and repeat the process for as long as you are comfortable.

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One Can Also Practice:

Surya Namaskar

The 12 step Surya Namaskar, or sun salutations are a great way to warm up the body and give it a good full body stretch. This sequence engages the core and abdominal muscles, burning belly fat. Early morning sun salutations are sure to grant you mental peace as well as become your belly fat’s sworn enemy.

Majariasana

The Cat-Cow pose is a relaxing stretch which contracts and relaxes your body at the same time engages your core and abdominal muscles with every movement. This variation allows you to relax and rejuvenate, while still working towards your fat loss goals.  

Your belly fat can pose as a hindrance to achieve many goals, be it personal or professional. Targeted solutions, discipline and dedication can change your physical, mental and emotional state, resulting in a more embodied version of yourself. Good luck and more power to you on your journey.