The best Yoga poses for weight loss
Yoga is one of the best forms of exercise for weight loss, even more so than running or swimming. Our previous post on yoga helped you determine which yoga poses will work best for you. In this post, we are going to list out the top best and most medically backed ways to lose weight with Yoga.
What are some of the benefits of Yoga?
Yoga is a great form of exercise because it works your whole body, not just your muscles. So, like running a marathon or swimming a 100 meter race, it’s great at burning calories while keeping you fit and healthy. Best Yoga Poses for Weight Loss Best yoga poses are very easy to understand and perform — they also look great when we perform them at home! Here is a list of the 5 best yoga poses for weight loss which will help you lose weight fast:
Standing Hero Pose –
Standing Hero Pose – Standing Hero Pose is an excellent practice for balance because it strengthens your leg muscles and core muscles (the ones that support your back). In fact, standing hero pose can be considered an abdominal workout in itself because it really tones those upper abs; but it’s also an excellent balance exercise as well because it stretches both legs and waist simultaneously. You can do standing hero pose either in front of a mirror or on the floor.
Cat Pose (Uttanasana) –
Cat Pose (Uttanasana) – The Cat pose strengthens your back by engaging all major muscle groups throughout the body; this helps build strong back muscles that support your spine properly. It’s also a great exercise to strengthen your thigh muscles too — especially if you have small thighs. You can do cat pose either facing away or toward yourself while sitting on a chair or lying down on the floor (knees bent).
Warrior I –
Warrior I – Warrior I is a great balance exercise that works both legs and core muscles simultaneously, strengthening all three main parts of our bodies: legs, torso and core (hips). You can do warrior I either facing away or toward yourself while sitting on a chair or lying down on the floor (knees bent). It has five alternate versions: 1st version: forward bending – sit in squat position with feet hip-width apart 2nd version: forward bending – sit in squat position with feet hip-width apart 3rd version: seated forward bend 4th version: seated forward bend 5th version: sidebending forward bend Standing warrior I does not require any special equipment other than chairs/treadm
