Weight loss: Belly fat-busting yoga asanas you can do at home

Yoga is not just a great way to manage stress and anxiety, but it is also an effective fitness regime to add to your daily routine. People struggling to lose weight can resort to yoga and target fat-ridden areas in the body.

Belly fat is one of the most stubborn fats in the body comprising visceral fat. It is associated with excess abdominal fat that builds up over time when one consumes more than what they burn. Hence yoga is a wonderful exercise form that not only improves overall flexibility, but also helps strengthen and tighten the core.

That said, here are some yoga poses to help you burn maximum fat from the abdominal region.

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How to perform:

Step 1: Take a seated position on a mat, with your knees bent and feet flat on the surface.

Step 2: Inhale and gently lift your feet up, stretch it out to 45-degree angle, while keeping your torso upright, forming a V shape.

Step 3: Straighten your arms parallel to the floor with your palms turned up.

Step 4: Maintain the balance by lifting the chest up. Hold the position and release your legs on exhale.

How to perform:

Step 1: Lie face down on the floor. Keep your hands on the floor, next to your shoulders.

Step 2: With your legs stretched out, inhale and gently lift up your upper body.

Step 3: Ensure that your pubis and toes fall on a straight line, touching the floor.

Step 4: Hold the position for 20-30 seconds and release.

How to perform:

Step 1: Lie face down on the floor.

Step 2: Lift your body up on your arms and toes.

Step 3: Face forward or downwards, depending on what is more comfortable.

Step 4: Hold the position for as long as you can and release.

How to perform:

Step 1: Stand upright on your knees, thighs straight.

Step 2: Place your hands on your buttocks, lean backwards forming a slight arch.

Step 3: In the meanwhile push your hips in the forward direction.

Step 4: Slowly bend your head and spine backwards without causing and strain

Step 5: Hold the position and relax.

How to perform:

Step 1: Lie face down on the floor.

Step 2: Stretch your legs upwards, bend your knees and hold your feet with your hands.

Step 3: Breath in and raise your chest as high as possible.

Step 4: Now stretch to form the shape of a bow. Hold this position for as long as you can and then release.