Having a flat belly is a pursuit for many people, but various reasons in life, such as unhealthy eating habits, lack of exercise, etc., can lead to the accumulation of belly fat and the formation of an annoying belly. If you also have such troubles, then the 7 yoga poses I am going to share next may help you.
First of all, we need to understand that yoga is not just a sport, but also a way of life. By practicing yoga, we can achieve the effect of exercising our body and mind, so that we can take more control of our lives. For the problem of fat accumulation in the abdomen, we can use some specific yoga movements to achieve the effect of eliminating the belly and flattening the lower abdomen.
The first action: boat pose. Start by sitting on a yoga mat with your feet together and straight forward, your upper body slightly leaning back, and your hands on your knees. Then slowly raise your arms, parallel to the ground, while lifting your feet up until your body is in a straight line with your thighs. Hold this position for 5-10 seconds, then slowly lower your feet and arms and repeat 5-10 times. This action works the abdominal muscles and lower back muscles and helps eliminate belly fat.
The second movement: Half Lotus Pose. Sit on a yoga mat with your right foot at the base of your left thigh, heel pulled towards your hips as much as possible, and your left hand on your right knee and your right hand behind you. Then lean forward slightly, hold this position for 5-10 seconds, then return your body to the starting position and do the same on the other side. This action stretches the waist muscles and promotes the metabolism of belly fat.
The third action: windmill pose. Start by standing on a yoga mat with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands on your waist. Then rotate your upper body to the right until your right hand touches your right ankle and your left arm is straight to the sky. Hold this position for 5-10 seconds, then return to the starting position and do the same on the other side. This action strengthens the muscles of the lower back and abdomen and eliminates belly fat.
The fourth movement: Lion Pose. Start by kneeling on the yoga mat with your hands on the ground and your hands under your shoulders with your fingers pointing forward. Then take a deep breath, puff up your belly, and as you exhale, open your mouth wide and stick your tongue out and pull it down as much as you can. Hold this position for 5 seconds, then slowly retract your tongue and repeat 5-10 times. This movement works the muscles of the jaw and abdomen and improves the firmness of the abdominal line.
The fifth movement: Phantom chair pose. Start by standing on a yoga mat with your feet together and your hands at your sides. Then straighten your arms upwards as you inhale, move your hips back and squat down as you exhale, until your knees are bent at a 90-degree angle. Hold this position for 5-10 seconds, then slowly stand up and return to the starting position. This action works the muscle groups in the legs and abdomen and helps eliminate belly fat.
The sixth movement: butterfly pose. Sit on a yoga mat with your feet facing each other, grasp your toes with your hands or place your arms straight forward on your knees. Then lean forward, keeping your chest as close to the space between your feet as possible for 5-10 seconds. This action stretches the muscle groups and ligaments in the abdomen and promotes the metabolism of abdominal fat.
The seventh movement: Balance. Start by standing on a yoga mat with your feet shoulder-width apart or slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, with your hands on your waist or straight up. Then jump up and balance as you inhale, trying to stretch your hands straight and upwards. Hold this position for 5 seconds and slowly return to the starting position. This movement improves balance and coordination of the body, while also working the muscles of the abdomen and legs.
These are 7 yoga poses that can help eliminate belly and flatten the lower abdomen. One thing to remember, though: yoga is not a one-time process, and it takes consistent practice to see noticeable results. And when doing yoga practice, you must pay attention to the state of breathing and relaxation to avoid excessive force or excessive fatigue to cause damage to the body. Finally, hopefully, these movements can help you reach your goal of flattening your lower abdomen and giving you a confident and healthy body!