The Best 10 Yoga Poses for a Flat Stomach
The strict diet and rigorous workout have always promised toned abdominal muscles and flatter belly. However, the science of yoga is a time-tested method of losing stomach fat without taking the body through any kind of excessive strain. Indulge in the practice of yoga to nurture an ideal body, naturally.
The physical component of yoga known as ‘asanas or postures’ is powerful in helping the individuals make healthy food choices and assisting in natural weight loss. A regular practice of diverse yoga asanas stretches and tones the abdominal muscles, burns extra calories, and grants a flat stomach and chiseled body.
Beat the hazardous risks of abdominal fat and manifest a slim stomach through the practice of these 10 yoga postures for flat stomach:
1. Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana): Begin in a prone position. Keep your arms by your side with elbows tucked in and legs long. Firmly press the hands into the ground and lift your chest and forehead up above the yoga mat. Gently straighten your arms and look ahead in front of you. Hold this yoga asana for 25-30 seconds.
2. Plank Pose (Kumbhakasana): Lie on your stomach on the floor. Rest your hands below your shoulders. Compress down your hands and push your upper body, legs, and thighs off the ground. Balance your body on your hands and gaze in a forward direction. Make sure your body is straight from head to toe. Remain in this posture for 30 seconds.
3. Bridge Pose (Setu-Bandhasana ): Lie flat on your back. Gently, bend your knees and bring your heels near to your posterior. Deeply press your feet and palms into a yoga mat to raise your lower back and hips above the ground. Try to raise your posterior as high as possible. Rest your shoulders and head on a yoga mat. Hold this pose for 30-60 seconds.
4. Boat Pose (Navasana): Sit on a yoga mat. Keep your spine and legs straight and hands beyond the hips. Fold your knees and lift the feet off the floor. Leisurely, straighten one leg at a time, raise the legs higher and bring the toes a little above your eye level. Your torso will lean backward slightly. Stretch your arms parallel to the floor in front. Stay in this pose for 20-30 seconds.
5. Bow Pose (Dhanurasana): Lie on the floor with your stomach and face towards the ground. Bend your knees and elevate your legs higher. Extend your arms behind and tightly grab your heels. Slowly lift your chest and forehead up and drift your thighs away from the floor. Hold this pose for 15-30 seconds.
6. Four-Limbed Staff Pose (Chaturanga Dandasana): Begin in plank pose. Exhale, lower your torso and legs 3-4 inches above the ground. Throughout the pose, keep your body in a straight line and legs actively engaged. Lift the head up and focus on a point in front. Hold this pose for as long as you feel comfortable.
7. Chair Pose (Utkatasana): Stand on a yoga mat. Keep your feet together and arms by your side as you come into a squat position. Bend your knees and align them over the feet. Keep your thighs parallel to the floor. Lean forward and position your torso at 90-degree angle. Raise your arms upward, palms in a front direction. Hold this pose for 30 seconds.
8. Lord Of the Dance Pose (Natarajasana): Begin in a mountain pose. Inhale, lift your leg up with left heel close to your left hip and right leg bearing your whole body weight. Keep your standing leg strong and stable. Hold the outer edge of the left foot with your left hand and stretch your right arm in front. Remain in this pose for 30-60 seconds.
9. Upward Facing Dog Pose (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana): Begin in a prone position. Spread your legs 3-4 inches apart and rest your feet on top of a yoga mat. Inhale, press through your hands, straighten your arms and lift your torso and legs 2 inches up above the floor. Slightly tilt your head back to look up. Retain this yoga pose for 20-30 seconds.
10. Dolphin Pose ( Ardha Pincha Mayurasana): Start in a downward-facing dog pose. Press your forearms firmly into a yoga mat and hold your head between the upper arms. Lengthen your tailbone and widen your shoulder blades. Look at your navel and hold this pose for 30 seconds.
This summer, practice these yoga asanas for flat stomach and nourish a healthy, toned, and perfect body.
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