Yoga is excellent for strengthening and toning core muscles, improving posture, boosting metabolism, reducing stress (which lowers cortisol-linked belly fat storage), and supporting overall weight loss. Studies show regular yoga practice can reduce waist circumference and abdominal fat when combined with a healthy diet.
A five yoga poses that will help you to reduce belly fat. Focus on your breathing, take your time and relax.
1. Standing Forward Bend
How To Do
- Stand in the Mountain pose, with your hands on either side of the body while your feet rest together, with the heels touching each other.
- Keep your spine erect.
- Inhaling deeply, lift your hand upwards.
- As you exhale, bend forward specified your body is parallel to the floor.
- Inhale, then exhale, and bend forward completely, with your body falling away from the hips.
- Try to touch the floor, with palms straight on the floor, and without bending your knees.
- Beginners can try touching the toes or just the ankles to begin with, working your way to the floor.
- Holding your breath, tuck your tummy in, and hold the position for 60 to 90 seconds.
- Exhale, leave your toes and lift your body to come back to the Mountain pose.
Repeat the asanas 10 times, leaving an interval of 10 secs between 2 repetitions.