Planning to lose weight fast and naturally? Avert towards the science of yoga and indulge in a dedicated practice of these six amazing yoga poses discussed and elaborated in the accompanying Info-graphic:
Paripurna Navasana (Boat Pose)
Ideal for: Toning and strengthening of the Abdomen, Vertebral Column, and Hips.
How to Perform: Lie on the back and gently lift the torso and the legs towards the ceiling until the entire body rests on the hips. Keep your arms and legs straight and parallel to each other during the performance.
Hold Time: 30 Seconds
Repetitions: 15-20
Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff Pose)
Ideal for: Heating and conditioning the core and the upper body.
How to Perform: Lie flat on your stomach. With the toes firmly planted on the floor, lift the upper body and rest it on the arms folded at the elbows. Make sure to keep the hips, back, neck, in a straight inclined line to the ankle.
Hold Time: 30-90 Seconds
Repetitions: 5
Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II Pose)
Ideal for: Burning fat around the thighs, shoulders, and quadriceps
How to Perform: This lunge-style yoga asana requires you to spread your legs wide apart. Rotate the right foot outwards. Lift your arms parallel to the floor in a straight line. Look towards the right and gently bend your body at the right knee until the shin is parallel to the floor. Repeat with the other leg.
Hold Time: 30 Seconds
Repetitions: 12-15
Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Dog)
Ideal for: Toning and strengthening the entire body especially back, thighs, and hamstrings.
How to Perform: From a table-top position, gently raise the hips towards the ceiling in an Inverted-V shape. Hold the body weight in the torso as much as possible without placing too much stress on the palms.
Hold Time: 30 Seconds
Repetitions: 10-12
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose)
Ideal for: Weight loss by stimulating the thyroid and heating up the gluteus muscles
How to Perform: Lie flat on the back. Fold your legs at the knee at a perpendicular position. Place both the arms under the back and gently lift the body upwards at the hips while the chin feebly touches the neck.
Hold Time: 30 Seconds
Repetitions: 12-15
Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand Pose)
Ideal for: Boosting the metabolism by stimulating the thyroid gland and for strengthening and toning the upper body, legs, and abdomen.
How to Perform: Lie on your back. Place both the arms under your back for supporting the lower body while lifting it towards the ceiling. Continue to lift the body until the lower body is in a straight line with the torso.
Hold Time: 30-60 Seconds
Repetitions: 5
