Weight loss: 6 yoga asanas to boost your metabolism

Those who have a high metabolism are truly blessed as they do not have to make much effort to burn calories. Even if they do put on weight, just making small tweaks in lifestyle helps them lose all the extra fat and get back to their old avatar. Losing weight is extremely difficult for those who have a slow metabolism. No matter how intense workout routine they follow or strict their diet is, shedding kilos is never an easy deal for them. If you too belong to the second category, we recommend you include yoga in your routine. Practicing some specific yoga exercises can help boost metabolism and speed up the weight loss process. Here are six yoga poses you can try:

Step 1: Stand straight on the mat with your feet slightly apart.

Step 2: Stretch your hands in front of you with your palms facing downwards. Make sure your elbows are not bent.

Step 3: Bend your knees and push your pelvis down as if you are sitting on an imaginary chair.

Step 4: Move your hand overhead so that your fingertips point to the ceilings.

Step 5: Lengthen your spine, keep your gaze neutral and try to relax in this position.

Step 1: Kneel on the mat with your shins stretched backwards and soles facing the ceiling.

Step 2: Inhale and draw your tailbone towards your pubis.

Step 3: Look up and lean back to form an arch.

Step 4: Place your palms on your feet for support, but keep your hands erect. Do not put pressure on your neck.

Step 5: Take deep breaths while holding this pose for a few seconds.

Step 1: Lie on your belly with your arms resting by your sides and forehead touching the floor.

Step 2: Turn your big toes toward each, exhale and lift your head, upper body, arms, and legs off the floor.

Step 3: Maintain the balance by engaging your lower ribs, belly, and front pelvis.

Step 4: Raise your arms parallel to the floor, stretch your back and look forward. Hold this position for a few seconds.

Step 1: Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet placed on the ground.

Step 2: Keep your legs hip-width apart and your arms by your side.

Step 3: Press the feet onto the floor, exhale and lift your hips rolling the spine off the floor.

Step 4: Press your arms and shoulders on the ground to lift your chest.

Step 5: Hold this position for a few breaths.

Step 1: Lie on your back with your legs together and hands by your side.

Step 2: Inhale and lift both your legs, buttocks and back with the help of your hands and elbows.

Step 3: Straighten your spine and legs by resting the entire weight of your body on the shoulders and upper arms.

Step 4: Try not to support your body weight on your neck or head.

Step 5: Exhale and inhale in this position for a few seconds

Step 1: Stand straight on the mat with your legs 2 feet apart.

Step 2: Inhale, lift both your hands sideways and bring them in line with your shoulders. Your hands should be parallel to the ground with your palms facing downwards.

Step 3: Exhale and hinge from the hips towards your left side. Take your left hand downwards and touch your left foot.

Step 4: Raise the left hand towards the ceiling and look upwards.

Step 5: Hold the position for a few seconds, come back to the starting point and repeat the same on the other side.