When it comes to losing weight, most people do not consider yoga to be an effective activity. Low-impact exercise has certainly grown in popularity around the world, but it is widely recognized for improving flexibility and calming the mind. Yoga, contrary to popular belief, can help you burn more calories and lose more weight. All you have to do is choose the right yoga asanas and exercise them properly. Here are 4 yoga poses that can help you lose weight faster than any other form of exercise.
1. Status of Utkatasana or Chairperson
Step 1: Take a straight line with your feet slightly apart.
Step 2: Without bending your elbows, stretch out your hands in front of you, palms facing down.
Step 3: As if sitting in a chair imaginable, bend your knees and press your pelvis down.
Step 4: Raise your hand over your head, pointing your fingers at the ceiling.
Step 5: In this case, stretch your spine, look forward, and try to relax.
Step 6: Hold the area briefly before inhaling and exhaling.
2. Trikonasana or Trikonasana Pose
Step 1: Lay your feet 2 feet apart and stand upright on the ground.
Step 2: Take a deep breath and raise both hands to the side, aligning it with your shoulders. The palms of your hands should be facing downwards and your hands should be in line with the ground.
Step 3: Exhale, bend right over your body, and hold at the waist to bring your right hand down and touch your right foot.
Step 4: Raise your left hand and look up at the ceiling.
Step 5: Hold this position for 10-20 seconds before returning to the starting position. Continue the same process on the other side.
3. Virabhadrasana 2 or Hero 2
Step 1: Lay your feet 2 feet apart and stand upright on the ground.
Step 2: Take a deep breath and raise both hands to the side, aligning it with your shoulders. The palms of your hands should be facing downwards and your hands should be in line with the ground.
Step 3: Exhale, bend right over your body, and hold at the waist to bring your right hand down and touch your right foot.
Step 4: Raise your left hand and look up at the ceiling.
Step 5: Hold this position for 10-20 seconds before returning to the starting position. Continue the same process on the other side.
4. Dhanurasana or Bow pose
Step 1: Lie on your stomach with your arms at your sides and your feet apart.
Step 2: Raise your knees and bring your heel to your hips.
Step 3: With your hands, hold the ankles of both legs.
Step 4: Take a deep breath and lift your body and legs off the floor.
Step 5: Keep your face straight and pull your legs as hard as possible. Your body should be in a bow-like shape.
Step 6: Return to normal after pausing for 4-5 breaths.
