Get Rid of Belly Fat- How can you decrease belly fat by yoga postures?
In today’s day and age, it is extremely important to be fit and look good, for both your work and personal life. Belly fat or abdominal fat is known to increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and even cancer. Abdominal fat tissue is also known to prompt the production of a hormone that promotes the development of cells that turn into fat. Thus, it increases the chances of you becoming fatter.
A healthy way of reducing fat is yoga. Yoga is an alternative therapy that is renowned for its healing properties. It is an ancient discipline that dates back to over 5000 years ago.
The best way to decrease your belly fat is through the sun salutation exercise or ‘Surya Namaskara’. This exercise involves 12 poses that work out your entire body. It especially involves a lot of forward and backward extensions that will target your abdominal area. Thus, the sun salutation exercise will help decrease any fat around the belly area.
A useful asana is a variation of the original chair pose or ‘Utkatasana’. For this variation, just bend your body while keeping your knees straight such that your entire body is parallel to the floor. Ensure that your back is straight and not hunched during this pose. This pose will help strengthen your abdomen as the entire body weight rests on this area.
Leg raises are very useful in toning the abdominal area. You need to lie flat on the floor and then raise one or both of your legs as far as back as possible. Ideally, to achieve maximum benefits, they should touch the floor behind your head. Pushing the legs back puts pressure on the abdominal muscles and relieves any tension in that area.
Another useful asana is the ‘Salabhasana’ or the locust pose. For this pose, you need to lie on your stomach. Then gently lift your stomach and then your torso and lastly your legs. Keep your arms parallel to the floor. Although it might seem easy, this is a powerful asana that can burn a lot of fat if you hold it for just a minute.
Lastly, the boat pose or ‘Navasana’ has proven effective in getting rid of belly fat. While sitting down, extend your arms forward and then raise your legs to a 45 degree angle. Breathe in and out allowing your stomach to expand each time. This exercise will make your abdominal muscles stronger and more flexible.
