Yoga Positions for Weight Loss

Yoga is a known stress buster; however, it can also help to lose weight. The best part about it is that, this can be achieved by doing some aasanas or poses. Moreover, these yoga poses can be practiced at home without spending any money on expensive gym memberships.

The following yoga poses might prove to be of great help in reducing excess body fats.

This yoga position can be attained, starting from an initial low lunge position. In a low lunge pose, one leg has to be positioned forward, while the other remains behind. The heel of the back leg needs to be placed such that the feet (sole) would stay flat on the ground and point forwards.

If the left leg is in the forward position, the left hand should point downwards in such a manner, that the palm touches the ground at the inside of the front heel.

To get into the half moon pose, one has to start from the initial low lunge pose. The weight of the body should slowly be shifted on the front leg. While performing this action, the back leg should be lifted slowly and aligned parallel to the ground surface. The arm on the side of the front leg should touch the ground at an angle of 90 degrees. The other hand should point upwards in a direction opposite to the first one. This position is the final half-moon pose.

The best yoga positions are not the only ones that help to lose weight. Apart from the aforementioned yoga positions, breathing exercises should also be taken into consideration. Pranayama (a set of breathing exercises) is highly effective for losing weight. There are many different breathing exercises; however, the Kapalabhati Pranayama is very helpful in shedding fat effectively.

Before practicing this form of breathing exercise, one should take the guidance of experts. If these exercises are performed in the wrong way, they can have a harmful effect on the body. In this exercise, exhalation has to be performed forcefully, so that the belly is drawn in.

The inhalation process following this activity, takes place almost automatically (or rather passively). The cycle should be repeated till a period of 5 minutes. Later, one can increase the time period as per the guidance of experts.

The aforementioned poses should help in losing extra pounds to some extent, if one performs them on a consistent basis. Yoga is one of the best ways to lose weight. The concept and science which underlies the term Yoga has much more depth and needs to be understood. These yoga poses have many more benefits such as stress relief, maintaining enthusiasm levels, etc.

The right hand needs to be positioned in such a manner, that it is aligned in a straight line with the right leg. While performing this exercise, care should be taken that the lower ribs on the side of front leg remain extended, rather than allowing them to collapse.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this story is solely for educating the reader. It is not intended to be a substitute for the advice of a yoga practitioner.