An erroneous lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits, lack of exercise, and high stress levels – all of these give rise to a flabby tummy.
The wider your abdomen, the higher is the level of risk. And, there are no shortcuts to get rid of abdominal fat. Proper diet, combined with a good fitness routine, can definitely help you reduce belly fat to a large extent.
This is where yoga comes into play. It not only helps decrease abdominal fat, but also allows you to control your body and mind like never before!
Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)
Bow pose is the best postures to strengthen the abdominal core. To reach its full potential rock back and forth while holding the pose. This motion gives your abdomen a full massage and activates the digestion system. Fights constipation. It also gives the full body and back a good stretch.
How To Do Dhanurasana
- Begin with lying down on your belly in prone position with legs stretched together, arms placed on either side of the body.
- Then bend the knees, reach your arm to the ankles of the feet and hold.
- On inhalation lift your head and bend backward. Lift your legs as higher as you can.
- Hold this posture for 15–30 seconds. Breathe normally while holding the pose.
- On exhalation, slowly bring back your body to the prone position.
- Repeat this for at least 5 rounds with relaxation for 15 seconds after each round.
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