In our daily hectic schedule,
eating healthy and maintaining weight is becoming a difficult task. In order to
lose weight we often tend to indulge in crash diets or look for other options
that promise quick weight loss. But do you know such unhealthy habits can take
a toll on your body? You have to bear the brunt of taking shortcuts later in
your life. Therefore, choose a healthy way to shed that extra weight you have
been carrying all these years.
Do you know yoga is the most
effectively and widely practiced workouts to fight the stubborn fat? Yes, you
heard it right, yoga therapy can help in weight loss as it increases insulin sensitivity
and signals the body to burn food rather than storing it. Here are few yoga
asanas that will make losing weight a breeze.
To start with, you will need a yoga
mat and no other expensive equipment. You should follow the yoga therapy thrice
a week and start with the easier version. As you progress you can challenge
yourself and opt for the harder version of the asana. Hold on to each pose for
5 to 8 breaths and adjust the repetitions according to your body needs.
Willow pose
This asana stretches your body and improves
the strength, concentration and balance of a person. It energizes the entire
body and strengthens the abs.
Stand with feet together, arms at
sides. Next, place your left foot sole along the inside of the right thigh and
bend the knee to the side. Inhale and touch your palms in front of the chest. On
second inhale extend your arms upward and on exhaling the air bend torso to
left. Repeat it 3 to 5 times and switch sides.
Hover pose
This asana stretches the abs, back and
shoulders muscles giving your body a firmer look and melting away the fat.
Start by lying parallel to the
floor and come in a push-up position. Inhale while keeping your arms straight, body
in line and hands below the shoulder. On exhale, lower your chest, bend the
elbows back and keep your abs tight, make sure to hold yourself few inches
above the floor. To intensify the asana, while exhaling, lift your leg 6 inches
above the ground and hold it for a while before switching legs.
Apart from indulging in yoga
therapy, there are other ways to reduce weight and some of them are:
- · Start by making small changes in your diet and exercising habits and stick to your schedule
- · Increase your exercising levels gradually to burn the unwanted fat
- · Indulge in different forms of exercising such as swimming, running or cycling to keep your motivation level high
- · Control your eating habits and find healthier alternative to emotional eating
- · Set a goal to stay motivated because when you know you have a goal, you will work hard to achieve it
Do you know a lack of sleep can
also make you fat? So make sure you indulge in your daily dose of healthy 8-hour
sleep to avoid weight gain.
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