International Yoga Day 2021: Here are some yoga poses to reduce belly fat fast

Repeat each posture five times and perform this whole set twice a day for best results  

Be wary of accumulating extra fat around your belly, as this can lead to several lifestyle diseases that can be life-threatening. Excess weight or a flabby stomach is not only a significant threat to your well-being. It is also tough to shed this weight. If your weight continues to rise, then it is time for you to modify your diet.

Find out from your medical practitioner if your weight gain is due to thyroid-related issues or any other illness such as PCOD, PCOS, gas and acidity related problems etc. Try to perform these postures twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. Pay attention to your breathing and try to practice awareness of your breath while performing these postures. Repeat each pose 5 times and perform this whole set twice a day for best results.  

Chaturanga Dandasana

Formation of posture:

• Begin with plank posture

As you exhale, lower your body down into half a push-up, such that the upper 

• arms are parallel to the floor
• Your elbows must touch the sides of your ribs as you lower yourself to maintain a 90-degree angle in the crook of the elbows
• Your shoulders must be drawn in
• Your wrists and elbows must be perpendicular to the floor and your shoulders must be in line with your body

Shalabasana (Locust Pose)

Formation of the posture:

• Lie down flat on your stomach with stretch out your arms 
• Inhale completely (Purak), hold your breath (Kumbakh) and then lift your legs and arms together
• Keep your knees straight, and feet are together

 

Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)

Formation of the posture:

• Lie down on your stomach with palms under your shoulders
• Keep your feet together, with toes on the ground
• Inhale completely (Purak), hold your breath (Kumbakh) and then lift your head, shoulders and torso up at a 30-degree angle
• Keep your navel on the floor, broaden your shoulders and slightly raise your head 
• Slowly bring your torso down and then exhale breath (Rechak) – This breathing technique is therapeutic 

Santolanasana – Plank Pose

Formation of the posture

• Lie on your stomach
• Place your palms under your shoulders and lift your upper body, pelvis and knees up
• Use your toes to grip the floor and keep the knees straight
• Ensure that your knees, pelvis and spine are aligned
• Your wrists must be placed precisely below your shoulders with your arms kept straight

Vasishtasana

Formation of the posture

• Begin with Santholanasan (Plank)
• With your left palm firmly on the ground, remove your right hand off the floor
• Turn your entire body to face the right side and lift your right leg off the floor and place it over your left leg
• Raise your right arm and lookup
• Both knees, heels and feet are in contact with each other
• Both arms and shoulders are in one straight line
• Turn your head and look up at your right hand

To mark International Yoga Day on June 21st, Yoga Guru Grand Master Akshar has launched a 21-day campaign to help people maintain physical and mental wellness from the confines of their homes with the help of Yoga. The campaign titled ‘Chalo Abhyas Badhayen’( चलो अभ्यास बढ़ाएँ). The 21-day campaign was launched on June 1 and has already witnessed millions of people seeking holistic wellness from different parts of the world.