Yoga can be an effective practice for reducing belly fat when combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise. Here are some yoga poses that can help target the abdominal area and aid in reducing belly fat:
Boat Pose (Navasana):
Step 1: Sit on the mat with your legs extended in front of you.
Step 2: Bend your knees and lift your feet off the ground, balancing on your sitting bones.
Step 3: Extend your arms parallel to the ground, reaching toward your feet.
Step 4: Hold the pose, keeping your spine straight and engaging your core muscles.
Step 5: Breathe deeply and hold for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Plank Pose (Phalakasana):
Step 1: Start in a push-up position with your palms on the mat, directly under your shoulders.
Step 2: Engage your core muscles and keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
Step 3: Hold the pose, focusing on maintaining a strong core and breathing evenly.
Step 4: Start with holding for 30 seconds and gradually increase the duration as you build strength.
Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana):
Step 1: Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet hip-distance apart.
Step 2: Place your arms alongside your body with palms facing down.
Step 3: Press your feet into the mat, lift your hips off the ground, and roll your spine up.
Step 4: Keep your thighs and feet parallel to each other.
Step 5: Hold the pose for 30 seconds to 1 minute, focusing on breathing deeply and engaging your core.
Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana):
Step 1: Lie flat on your stomach with your legs extended and tops of the feet pressing into the mat.
Step 2: Place your hands under your shoulders, palms down, and elbows close to your body.
Step 3: Inhale and slowly lift your chest off the mat, straightening your arms.
Step 4: Keep your pelvis grounded and engage your core muscles.
Step 5: Hold the pose for 30 seconds, breathing deeply and lengthening through the spine.
Wind-Relieving Pose (Pawanmuktasana):
Step 1: Lie flat on your back with legs extended.
Step 2: Bend your right knee and bring it towards your chest.
Step 3: Clasp your hands around your right shin and gently hug your knee closer to your chest.
Step 4: Lift your head and try to touch your forehead to your knee.
Step 5: Hold the pose for 30 seconds to 1 minute, breathing deeply.
Step 6: Repeat on the other side, bending the left knee
