Weight loss: These yoga poses can help burn belly fat

Yogas are the best ways to burn extra fats. But this form of workout demands punctuality and discipline from the individual, as unlike commercial products yoga doesn't guarantee faster results within a few days. Yoga works on the body in a steady and long process. It will benefit the body in the long run for sure.

People who practice yoga tell how difficult it was for them during the initial days and how after so many days they can actually feel its impact on their body.

Yoga is not just practicing mindfulness, it also balances the elements of the body. This is the reason why it is the ultimate favorite of those who are trying to lose weight.

Here are five yoga positions that can help in weight loss by burning fats around the belly region:

This is a difficult yoga pose, but is considered to be one of the most effective yoga poses for good abdominal health. As the name suggests, in this yoga position you need to balance your body by stretching your arms and legs into the form of a bow or Dhanush.

As the name is, in this you need to form the position of a boat. In this position, your abdominal area, thighs and upper torso are engaged. The boat shape position helps in improving blood circulation and speeds up metabolism based on the areas on which it puts an impact.

Otherwise known as the snake position, Bhujangasana impacts the abdominal area the most. In this case, you need to maintain the position resembling a hooded snake by resting your palms on the ground and resting your entire upper body on the waist region. Apart from the weight loss benefit, bhujangasana improves blood circulation and strengthens the backbone as well.

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While the yoga poses mentioned above were meant for burning belly fat and strengthening back bone, Ustrasana is not for those who have back related issues. Otherwise known as the camel pose in this pose you need to bend backwards resting your body on your legs and arms. This position is a bit difficult to perform.

In Kumbhakasana you need to rest the entire body on your wrist and toes without touching the ground. The entire body should be at a level higher than the ground. While this pose works fantastic for removing belly fat, it also strengthens the back bone, flexibility and core strength.

This downward-facing dog pose is not only effective in burning belly fat it improves balance in the body. It is quite easy to do. You have to face downward, rest your body on the wrists and slowly lift one of the legs and then bring it down under your abs.