Obesity is an ever increasing problem in today’s time. People suffer from many health issues because of being overweight. Losing weight to improve health has become extremely important. Yoga is one of the best ways to improve wellness and fitness of the body. Though yoga does not appear to be as intense as strength training or cardio, certain yoga styles like Ashtanga and Vinyasa are quite rigorous and help lose weight and shape the body if practiced on regular basis.
Here we will explore some amazing Yoga poses which are very effective for losing weight and toning up the body. These can be done easily and do not require years of Yoga practice.
1. Surya Namaskar
Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation is not a single pose but a Yoga routine, which comprises of twelve different Yoga poses. It is primarily for warm up, but becomes very effective for losing weight and toning body muscles if done rigorously and continuously. Surya Namaskar is very effective for the whole body as different poses target different body parts.
2. Trikonasana
Trikonasana or triangular pose is a very effective pose that along with weight loss has many other benefits. It helps improve digestion, relieves stress, stimulates the organs in the abdomen and relieves backache. It also helps tone sides of the body, arms and legs.
3. Setubandhasana
Setubandhasana or the bridge pose is very effective for hips, thighs, stomach and back. It also gives a good stretch to chest, abdomen, spine and neck. Helps improve digestion, calms brain and reduces anxiety.
4. Naukasana
Naukasana or the boat pose is very effective in reducing the belly fat and toning up the abdomen muscles. It also stimulates the kidneys and intestines. It helps improve digestion and relieves stress.
5. Veerabhadrasana
Veerabhadrasana or the warrior pose has 3 forms: I , II and III. This pose helps improve blood circulation and works on thighs, back and arms. Stretches belly, lungs and chest.
