Weight Loss: Today’s lifestyle is full of stress, due to which we often take our health for granted. Having no proper schedule, an improper sleep cycle, and eating at any time of the day, leads to an unhealthy lifestyle. An unhealthy lifestyle leads to excess weight and obesity which can increase the risk of various diseases and increases mortality Risk in extreme cases. However, there is one exercise that is easy to do at home and will benefit your health in many ways. Yoga as an exercise has been around for centuries and it can benefit you in many ways.
Yoga as an exercise is not only going to help you in your weight loss journey but also act as a stress buster and can help you carry on through the day. So, let’s take a look at four yoga asanas that you can easily practice at home and help you burn calories.
Surya Namaskar
Surya Namaskar is a widely practiced yoga asana and it is the perfect way to start your day. Surya Namaskar has various benefits and it not only helps in burning calories but also warms up the muscles, facilitates better blood circulation, balances metabolism and tones various body parts like waist, and arms Is. This further helps in better digestion and stimulates the digestive system. Surya Namaskar is considered to be one of the best yoga asanas for weight loss.
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Dhanurasana – bow pose
Dhanurasana is a famous yoga asana and its origin is from the word ‘bow’. Dhanush is the Sanskrit word for bow and describes how one’s body is structured by this asana. This asana is very easy to practice at home, as all you have to do is, place yourself on the floor on your stomach, and join your arms and legs behind you. This asana stretches your entire body and strengthens the muscles, improves the body’s circulation, and can help you reduce your belly fat.
Adho Mukha Svanasana – Downward-facing dog pose
This is such an asana, in which the person leans on all four limbs and turns his face towards the ground. This asana helps in strengthening your shoulders and stretches your calf muscles.
Chaturanga Dandasana – Plank Pose
Also known as Low-Plank Pose or Four-Limbed Staff Pose, this asana in yoga targets your abdominal muscles and is great for your arms and legs. In this asana, you have to keep your body parallel to the ground and support it with your toes, palms and elbows.
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