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How to reduce my belly through yoga?
( 1 Aug 2008)

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Yoga exercises can help greatly in the reduction of belly fat and fat deposits in the body. There are several positions in the asanas which help in reduction of the belly fat with the twists and the elongations exercises in yoga.

A few asanas like pavan muktasana ( Breeze Pose ) and bhujangasana ( Cobra Pose ) helps in the reduction of the belly fat greatly. It enhances the ability to breathe of the individual and the surya namaskar ( Sun Salutation ) helps to provide exercise for the whole of the body and helps the stomach to be free of the fat while toning the body on the other hand. Surya namaskar helps to provide exercise to the spine and makes the limbs more flexible. It helps to provide the desired toning of the body and burns extra cholesterol deposited near the belly region of the humans.

Deep breath exercises help to burn the extra fats which are deposited in various organs of the body. It helps in reduction of the belly fat and also provides the lost zeal to the body. Stomach lifts up and down along with continuous breathing exercises show guaranteed results in short span of time.

Another asana of yoga called dhanurasana also helps in reduction of the fat deposits near the stomach region and it should be taken up on daily basis. One should be regular for yoga as it shows beneficial results when taken constantly over a period of time.

These asanas help to maintain the elasticity of the spine and provides strength to the back and the middle region of the body. It also provides relief from the back pain and at the same time also helps greatly in reduction of the fat deposits near the belly region.

The nerves which are pressed with the exercises helps in better circulation of the blood in various organs of the body. It also increases the metabolism rate of the human body. It helps to kill the effects of obesity and provides stamina and new zeal in the individual about life. Variety of breathing techniques helps to burn the extra cholesterol deposits in the body thereby reducing the fats.

Little control over the diet too is desired while one undertakes yoga and meditation exercises. Yoga exercises on one end and food rich in cholesterol on the other won't give the expected results. Hence, great care is desired for dietary intake which provides better results. This way, exercise along with diet control helps to reduce the belly and belly fat.

answered by R J on 1 Aug 2008, 8:17:07

 

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