Hello everyone. Hope you all are
fit and healthy and wish the same for you all always. In one of our earlier
topics we have discussed about Yoga, its types and the benefits which are
derived out of it. Now today under this topic we will discuss how a person can
lose weight through Yoga and can stay healthy. Yoga is an ancient form of
exercise and way of living that focuses on your mind, body and soul. It's a
holistic practice for all ages. The word 'Yoga' has been derived from the
Sanskrit word 'Yug' which refers to the union of our individual consciousness
and the universal consciousness. Yoga is not a religion. It is a science,
science of well-being, science of youthfulness, science of integrating body,
mind and soul. Yoga is an ancient Indian practice which is associated not just
with the physical well-being of the body but with the overall latest health news of a human
being. I see yoga as a holistic package, which unlike other physical activities
aims at cleansing and rejuvenating the human body from outside as well as
within. If one adopts the practice as a part of everyday routine, one can
actually feel the difference - mentally, physically as well spiritually. And as
an added bonus, it can bring about weight loss too. Let’s discuss about it
further in our topic.
Yoga is a known stress buster, but
it's also one of the most effective workouts for fighting stubborn fat stores,
especially the ones that crop up after age 40. Yes, definitely a person can use
yoga for weight loss. The reason: Studies show that yoga lowers levels of
stress hormones and increases insulin sensitivity—a signal to the body to burn
food as fuel rather than store it as a fat. Well to get a kick start, some of
the asanas could be very helpful in toning the body and lose weight. To name
few of them are Surya Namaskar,
Veerabhadrasana, Trikonasana, Purvottanasana, Naavasana and Pulasana. Let’s
discuss these in detail below.
1. Surya Namaskar: One of the basic, most well-known
and widely practiced asanas, surya namaskar is literally meant like to submit
yourself in front of the sun or in general if we translate it, it means sun
salutation. It comprises a series of twelve different yoga poses that focus on
various parts of body. What makes surya namaskar great for the entire body is
the fact that it involves twelve different poses encompassed in one - for
example, basic prayer pose, forward bend and the bhujangasana (cobra pose). According to various experts surya namaskar
is a great way to keep the body active as it helps in exercising all possible
areas of the body. It helps in strengthening the skeletal system including the
ligaments and also aids in easing stress and anxiety from the human body.
2. Veerabhadrasana: It is also called as the warrior
pose. It involves going into the mountain pose, followed by stretching one of the
legs back and with the other leg going into a lunge like position with the knee
at a ninety degree positioning and the hands stretched right above the head. A
person can take this further by practicing this pose in another manner wherein a
person brings the hands in front of the chest and straighten the stretched leg,
pointing it outwards while the other leg is still at ninety degrees and the
person’s both arms are stretched out wide apart.
3. Trikonasana: It is also called as the Triangular pose. This pose
is started with a wide legged stance by turning the right foot out. Post that
stretch the arms out, wide open pushing the right side of the waistline over the
right leg and slowly go down, facing downwards with a flat back. By keeping the
right palm on the ground (A person can choose to keep it in front of their
right foot or behind it) or on a block with the left arm stretched upwards. Once
this is performed, then repeat it from the other side. This asana works on the
sides of the body, arms and thighs, thus giving a feeling of rejuvenating and
burning of fat from these three parts.
4. Purvottanasana: It is also called as the upward
plank exercise or pose. This may seem a bit difficult to crack towards the
start but the results that this asana yield will leave a person much grateful.
This works extensively on the back, shoulders, arms, spine, and wrists and
fortifies muscles. This kind of asana is also great for the respiratory system.
It is great for the core strength of the body as it works on the legs, inner
thigh muscles as wells as hips. Under this kind of pose, a person needs to sit
with their legs stretched in front of them. Then post that put their hands
behind their hips pointing towards their feet. After that now, point the feet
and then prepare the body to rise up. Raise the body from the tailbone and try
pulling the head back as well. It is the exact opposite of the position which a
person gets in just before preparing for a conventional push up.
5. Naavasana: It is also called as the Boat pose. In this pose a
person lies down on their back and as the name suggests goes in to a V shaped
position resembling a boat. A person in such position should try holding the
position for 10 seconds to begin with and increase the time with every passing
day. Once performed this on daily basis, this will help a person in feeling their
stomach muscles going for a toss and will help in killing that stubborn belly
fat.
6. Pulasana: It is also called as the Bridge pose. Under this pose
a person needs to lie down on their back with their hands stretched sideways
and then need to fold their knees, spread them out and then raise the body up
from the pelvis area. If a person require, then they can take support from their
hands to hold the position. This pose works wonderfully on the hips, thighs,
stomach as well as back. Physical exercise has always been held important for
the overall well-being as well as to keep health related troubles at end but it
should always be kept in mind that any form of physical activity will remain
futile and unproductive if not teamed with proper diet.
Apart from these there are many
asanas which can be penned down to reduce weight, but if we practice diligently
the above mentioned poses in a well manner, then I can bet you all that the
result would definitely surprise you. However, still the result would vary from
person to person, but in reality it would make some kind of difference. Hence
taking adios and would be soon back with one more topic which would be
beneficial for all of you.
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