Despite several forms of workouts being available today, yoga reigns as the most trusted and effective method of nourishing and toning one’s body in a holistic sense.
Most sought out of the various asanas are the ones that help to tone and flatten your tummy, of course! Because who doesn’t want a toned tummy that ultimately projects your good health?
Since yoga endeavors to work deeply on the core and the entire body with every asana, the poses mentioned below are a few of the easier ones, especially for beginners. These will help eliminate several stomach-related issues like constipation, indigestion, and bloating along with strengthening the abdomen.
Santolanasana – Plank Pose
Santolanasana – Plank Pose
Formation of the posture
- Lie on your stomach
- Place your palms under your shoulders and lift your upper body, pelvis, and knees up
- Use your toes to grip the floor and keep the knees straight
- Ensure that your knees, pelvis, and spine are aligned
- Your wrists must be placed exactly below your shoulders with your arms kept straight
- Hold the final posture for a while
Vasishtasana
Vasishtasana
Formation of the posture
- Begin with Santholanasan (Plank)
- With your left palm firmly on the ground, remove your right hand off the floor
- Turn your entire body to face the right side and lift your right leg off the floor and place it over your left leg
- Raise your right arm above and keep your fingers pointing to the sky
- Ensure that both your knees, heels, and feet are in contact with each other
- Ensure that both arms and shoulders are in one straight line
- Turn your head and look up at your right hand
- Hold the asana for a while
- Repeat the same on the left side
Hastha Uttanasana – Raised-Arms Pose
Hastha Uttanasana – Raised-Arms Pose
Formation of the posture
- From Pranamasan, raise your joint palms over your head and stretch upward.
- Slightly tilt your head, neck, and upper back to create a slight arch.
- Ensure that your arms are beside your ears as you tilt your upper body back.
- Focus your gaze on the sky.
Padahastasana – Standing Forward Bend Pose
Padahastasana – Standing Forward Bend Pose
Formation of the Posture
- From HasthaUttanasan, exhale and gently bend your upper body down from the hips and tuck your nose in-between your knees.
- Place your palms on either side of your feet.
- As a beginner, you may have to bend your knees slightly to accomplish this.
- With practice, slowly straighten your knees and try to touch your thighs with your chest.
- Allow your neck to fall with gravity and tuck your nose in-between your knees
- Try to leave as little space between your upper and lower body as possible.
- Ensure that your back does not form a hunch.
Naukasana
Naukasana
Formation of the posture
- Lie down on your back
- Lift up your upper and lower body to balance your sitting bones.
- Your toes must be aligned with your eyes
- Keep your knees and back straight
- Keep your arms parallel to the ground and pointing forward
- Tighten your abdominal muscles
- Straighten your back
- Inhale and exhale normally
Ek Padasana
Eka Padasana
Formation of the posture
- Begin with Samastithi.
- Keep your back straight as you stretch your arms up and join your palms in Pranam.
- Exhale and bend your upper body forward until it is parallel to the floor.
- Keep your arms beside your ears. • Slowly lift your right leg upwards behind you, keeping it straight.
- Your right leg, pelvis, upper body, and arms should all form a straight line.
- Focus your gaze on a point on the floor to maintain balance.
Along with these yoga asanas, you should definitely make some changes to what you eat. Sufficient sleep at night is another main factor that aids in weight loss. Eliminate stress, and follow a disciplined lifestyle. You can certainly achieve weight loss with a holistic practice like Yoga. The most vital point to remember is that by being regular and consistent with any fitness routine, you can achieve your goal.
