Most people think of Yoga as something that helps calm the mind, but there is more to it than you think. If done with dedication and discipline, yoga can help you lose weight and stay in shape. While it is true that in comparison to high intensity workouts, yoga burns lesser calories but some of the yoga flows, when done at a moderate to high speed, can make you sweat like no other workout.
What are the benefits of doing yoga regularly?
It poses are also made of helpful breathing exercises which work to correct your metabolism, regulate blood flow and rejuvenate functioning.
Along with weight loss, yoga also helps to relieve stress, which is one of the main causes of weight gain. When practiced regularly, it leaves you feeling relaxed, fresh and focused. Yoga brings your mind, body and breath in harmony, thereby eliminating stress from your life.
Trikonasana (Triangle pose)
To perform this pose, stand straight with your feet wide apart and hands straight parallel to the ground. Now bend on your left side and try to touch your left foot with your left hand. Stay in this position for 10-20 seconds and repeat with the other side.
The twisting motion of the asana helps to improve the digestion and reduces the fat deposit from the belly. The pose engages the muscles of your legs and arms and helps you build more muscles.
Virbhadrasana (Warrior II pose)
Virabhadrasana, also known as a variation of the Warrior pose is a yoga asana which can not just help you lose weight but also flatten abs since it concentrates on the core body muscles.
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