Yogasan to reduce heavy hips, thighs and arm

(November 9, 2010)

i want to know asana about heavy hips,thighs,arm


The ancient science of Yoga has now become increasing popular all across the world and especially in the western countries of the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, mainly because of the numerous health benefits that have been associated with it. People try Yoga for different reasons, which could include better concentration, stress reduction, increased strength and immunity, inner peace and spirituality, improvement in health and most importantly, weight loss. Several women across the world practice yoga for weight loss. Yoga consists of various asanas (poses), exercises and breathing techniques that can help burn away the fat in different areas of the body and can help tone up the entire body. Moreover, certain styles of Yoga, such as Bikram or Hot Yoga are great for losing weight.

Yogasana to lower hips
Since the problem areas of most women are the hips and thighs, it is quite common to see a woman practicing a Yogasana to lower hips fat. The Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) can be considered as a Yogasana to prevent the hips from gaining weight. Other exercises that could be used as a Yogasana to reduce hips are:  
• Ardha Chandrasana (The Half Moon Pose)
• Ardha Matsyendrasana (The Spinal Twist Pose)
• Baddha Konasana (The Cobbler Pose)
• Janu Sirhasana (The Head to Knee Pose)
• Parivritta Trikonasana (The Revolved Triangle Pose)
• Paschimmottanasana (The Seated Forward Bend Pose)
• Sarvangasana (The Shoulder Stand Pose)
• Uttanasana (The Standing Forward Bend Pose),

Yogasana to reduce love handles
The term “Love handles” is like a slang phrase that is used to describe the deposit of fat on the midsection, particularly the sides. There are a few Yoga poses that can work wonders is getting rid of love handles, which include:
• Paschimmottanasana (The Seated Forward Bend Pose)
• Dhanurasana (The Bow Pose)
• Pavan Mukhtasana (The Wind Relieving Pose)
• Parighasana (The Gate Pose)
• Bhujangasana (The Cobra Pose)
• Salabhasana (The Locust Pose)


Yogasana to reduce thighs
Yoga thigh exercises not only help reduce fat on the thighs, but also make the legs stronger, make the abdomen firmer, reduce tension, stretch the lower muscles and loosen rigid ankles & knees. Common yoga exercises for thighs include
• Badalasana (The Cat Pose)
• Balasana (The Child Pose)
• Bhekasana (The Frog Pose)
• Chaturnaga Dandasana (The Four Limbs Stick Pose)
• Gaumukhasana (The Cow Face Pose)
• Setu bandhasana (The Half Bridge Pose)
• Utkatasana (The Fierce Pose)
• Vatanayasana (The Horse Pose)

Before practicing Yogasana to reduce hips, thighs or the fat on the back it is best to consult a doctor and get a go ahead for it.

Submitted by A on November 9, 2010 at 05:05

Yes, yogasanas certainly help reduce heavy hips, thigs and arms. the best for this is to do a few (10 - 12) rounds of Surya Namaskar daily. I addition, you sould also try the following: Uttanasana, Ardha Chandrasana, Parivritta Trikonasana, Seated Twisting poses such as Ardha Matsyendrasana, Janu Sirshasana and Paschimottanasana and Inverted poses like Viparita Karani and Sarvangasana.

Submitted by A on April 11, 2007 at 12:56

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