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How to reduce fat from arms and thighs through yoga?
(18 Aug 2008)

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The benefits of yoga are not just limited to the mind and the soul. Yoga benefits the body to a great extent as well. Yoga exercises have helped people lose excess fat and achieve a healthy body. There are various exercises which you can do at home that will help you lose fat from arms and thighs.

Yoga exercises for fat removal from arms and thighs:

Arms and thighs have a tendency to accumulate fat at a very quick pace. It is extremely important to get rid of it in order to avoid future health problems. Some of the exercises that help in fighting fat located in the arms and thighs are listed below:-

  • Utkatasana - It's more commonly known as the "Fierce posture". Raise your hands above your head at a 90 degree angle with feet together. Lower the upper portion of the body by bending your knees half way. Hold this position for three seconds and rise up. Repeat the procedure four more times. Conduct this exercise at least once a day. Utkatasana is known to be extremely instrumental in removing fat from the arms and the thighs.

  • Setu Bandhasana - It is also known as 'Bridge Pose'. The technique not only reduces fat from the thighs, but also develops the muscles. Lie down on the floor with your knees completely bent and hands on the side. Raise your chest and hips by pressing down your legs and hands. Hold this position for three seconds and rest. Repeat this exercise four times. Follow this exercise on a daily basis and you will notice a remarkable reduced fat in the thighs.

  • Kumbhaka - The 'Plank Posture' is also known as Kumbhaka which is known to reduce excess fat stored in the arms. Apart from removing fat, the technique also develops muscles. Lie face down on the floor with your arms at the shoulder level. Raise your entire body with the help of the hands and toes. Hold this position for three seconds and rest. This exercise is quite similar to the push-up exercise which can be done on a daily basis.

Before starting any kind of yoga exercise, it is highly recommended to do Pranayama which is deep breathing. It is also advisable to do yoga exercises on a daily basis in order to achieve quick results. Buy a yoga stick mat which will help you perform yoga techniques with much ease.

answered by S C on 18 Aug 2008, 7:28:20

 

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