Basic Yoga Asanas For Stomach

The most hazardous fat is buried around the organs, deep within one’s belly. Also, when stress levels are high, abdominal fat goes up. Abdominal fat works differently from fat in other parts of the system. This fat has more blood supply besides having more receptors for cortisol. This is a stress hormone. Cortisol levels increase and decrease all through the day. However when one is under continual stress, the amount of the hormone produced remains high. With high stress and, subsequently, high cortisol levels, there is more fat set down in the abdominal area as there are more cortisol receptors there.

Yoga poses (asanas) are one of the 8 limbs of yoga practice. This includes breathwork, meditation, the Yamas and Niyamas. The effects of asana practice are normally quite instantaneous. Then again, in some cases, asanas will reveal their real potency only after patient, long-term commitment to practice. These asanas also help pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women dispose of that intra-abdominal fat. In the process they also lower their risk for some chronic illnesses.

Basic Yoga asanas for stomach include:

1. Surya Namaskar – sun Salutation
2. Pawanmuktasana – Wind relieving pose
3. Bhujangasana – Cobra pose
4. Dhanurasana – Bow pose
5. Paschimottanasana – Seated head to knees pose
6. Uddiyana Bandha – The Abdominal Lift
7. Dandayamana-Dhanurasana – Standing Bow Pulling Pose
8. Uttanasana – Forward Bend or Extension
9. Sarvangasana
10. Sarvangasana – Shoulderstand

However it is important to be kind to oneself when practicing yoga. It is important to go slowly, particularly at the start. Just as importantly, listen to your body. Your body knows what it can do and how far it can go. If it your body tells you to stop, then you must stop there an d then. Never push your body. Remember that Yoga is far from a competitive sport where you earn points for tying in with a picture in a book (or on a website). If you push your body too hard, you will definitely not enjoy your practices. Further, you might even harm yourself. As far as possible, in Yoga work with an experienced and qualified teacher. You can also use books, videos and websites to supplement your classroom instruction. Above all, stick to your practices. Don’t give up too soon. Remember, practice makes perfect and you will feel better.