The Top Yoga Asanas for Weight Loss Part ‒ 2

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Above you see all seven poses until the "Benefits of Shoulder Pose" in Part 1, and now here we start Part 2 with: How to Perform Shoulder Pose.

The Top Yoga Asanas for Weight Loss

Moreover, the best part of yoga is that it will help you with your problem and also improve your muscle strength and flexibility.

How to Perform Shoulder Pose?

1. Lie on your back with your arms alongside your body, with your palms down on the ground.
2. Bend your knees and now kick and rock your legs up toward the ceiling. Place your hands under your waist.
3. Now begin to lift your legs. Straighten them fully over your head. Now support your body weight with your arms and shoulders, not your head and neck.
4. Breathe and hold this pose for 4 to 6 breaths.

For perfect results, practice this pose daily in the morning on an empty stomach.

8. Lord of the Dance Pose (Natarajasana)

Lord of the Dance is also called “King Dancer.” It is one of the most common of the top yoga asanas for weight loss. Although it is very beneficial for back pain.

Benefits of Lord of the Dance Pose

1. Builds full-body strength
2. Increases flexibility and coordination
3. It stretches and strengthens the thigh, ankles, and abdomen muscles
4. It increases the flexibility of your spine, shoulders, and hamstrings
5. Strengthens the back muscles, which helps improve posture

It is also known as the dancer's pose. Note that this pose differs greatly from the “Standing Bow-Pulling Pose.”

How to Perform Lord of the Dance Pose?

1. Start by standing straight with attention to the position.
2. Now, slowly move your weight on your left foot.
3. Hold your left ankle with your left hand by lifting your foot backward.
4. After that, slowly and steadily shift your weight forward.
5. Support your right knee with the right hand.
6. Now slowly raise your right arm forward when you feel comfortable in this position.
7. Now hold this position for 20 to 25 seconds, and then repeat 2 to 5 times.

9. Seated Forward Bend Pose (Paschimottanasana)

Paschimottanasana is quite hard to perform and hold. But it has numerous benefits for our body, from our neck to our thighs:

Benefits of Seated Forward Bend Pose

1. First of all, it relieves stress
2. Improves digestion
3. Calms your mind
4. Reduces anxiety
5. Strengthens the spinal cord, shoulders, and pelvis
6. Facilitates and maintains the balance of the liver, kidney, ovaries, and uterus
7. Therapeutic in high blood pressure and infertility

How to Perform Seated Forward Bend Pose?

1. First of all, start by sitting flat on your buttocks with your legs straight on the floor.
2. Now lock both hands and place them on the backside of both feet.
3. After that, use both arms to pull the torso and your head together.
4. Now hold this position for 10 to 20 seconds.
5. Repeat this asana at least three times.

10. Plow Pose (Halasana)

Halasana is for intermediate and advanced students of yoga because it requires lots of strength in your shoulders and spine. Moreover, this is one of the top yoga asanas for weight loss:

Benefits of Plow Pose

1. It improves the circulation of blood and lymph
2. Facilitates the thyroid and immune system
3. Releases stress and depression
4. It stretches and strengthens the lower back
5. Relieves excess mucus

How to Perform Plow Pose?

1. Start by lying down with your legs straight and your hands beside you with your palms down.
2. Without moving your hands, lift your legs using the strength of your abdominal muscles.
3. Now bring the torso perpendicular to the floor.
4. Straighten your legs and slowly take your toes closer to the floor.
5. Hold this position for 20 to 40 seconds.
6. After you have done it, repeat this pose 3–5 times.

To get the best result and benefits, practice it daily in the morning with emotion in your stomach.

11. Wind-relieving Pose (Pavanmuktasana)

Pavanmuktasana is suitable for everyone, from beginners to advanced. This pose stretches the abdominal muscles and reduces belly fat too.

Benefits of Wind-relieving Pose

1. It helps to remove unwanted or toxic gases from the digestive system
2. Improves digestive system
3. Relieve indigestion, bloating, acidity, and constipation
4. Releases tension in the lower back
5. Soothes hips and thighs
6. Tone the abdominal muscles
7. It stretches and strengthens the spine

How to Perform Wind-relieving Pose?

1. Start with lying on the back. Took both knees onto your chest.
2. Now wrap your arms around your knees.
3. After that, tuck your chin onto your chest with your head on the floor.
4. Breathe and hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds.
5. If you are done, then repeat this pose 2 to 5 times.

12. Headstand Pose (Shirshasana)

Headstands are very hard to do and to balance, too. It has numerous benefits. This is one of the top yoga asanas for weight loss:

Benefits of Headstand Pose

1. Improves memory and focus
2. Nourishes your hair
3. Brighter skin tone
4. Enhance the circulation of blood
5. Strengthens the immune system
6. A Calm mind relieves stress
7. Tone the abdominal muscles

How To Perform Headstand Pose?

1. Bring your crown of the head onto the floor.
2. Now slide your palms until your elbows are bent at the right angle.
3. After that, tuck your back toes under. Now join your toes together.
4. Now use your powerful abdominal muscles to lift both legs.
5. When you have lifted both your legs, balance yourself in this pose.
6. Hold this position for 10 to 25 seconds.
7. If you have done this, then repeat it 2–5 times.

13. Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)

Trikonasana is also one of the easiest poses to perform. It tones up your legs and strengthens your backbone. Moreover, it is also one of the top yoga asanas for weight loss.

Benefits of Triangle Pose

1. Reduces Stress and mild depression
2. Increases stability and digestion
3. It stretches the hamstrings and hips
4. Strengthens the abdominal muscles and thighs
5. Improved metabolism can cure flat feet, anxiety, and infertility.
6. Maintains physical and mental balance in the body

How to Perform Triangle Pose?

1. Start by standing straight with legs 3 feet apart.
2. Without moving your right leg, only move your right toe by 90 degrees towards the right.
3. Now bend your body toward the right toe. After that, try to touch your toe with your nearest hand.
4. While touching your toe, turn your other hand towards the ceiling.
5. When you touch the toe, hold that pose for 10 to 20 seconds.
6. After you have done this, repeat this same pose 3 to 6 times.

14. Warrior Pose Ⅰ (Virabhadrasana Ⅰ)

Virabhadrasana is a type of standing yoga pose. It was named after the Hindu warrior Virabhadra. Moreover, this pose is one of the most superior poses among all the other posts:

Benefits of Warrior Pose Ⅰ

1. Facilitates greater flexibility and strength
2. Develops focus and concentration
3. Improves blood circulation and breathing capacity
4. Strengthens the thighs, back, and ankles
5. It builds stamina, coordination, and balance
6. Tone the abdominal muscles
7. It stretches the chest and shoulders

How to Perform Warrior Pose Ⅰ?

1. Start with the attention position; now lift your right leg and place it as far as possible from your left leg. 
2. After that, slightly bend your right knee.
3. Now raise both of your hands towards the ceiling and join your two palms.
4. When you are done, hold this pose for 10 to 20 seconds.
5. After that, repeat this asana 2–5 times.

15. Warrior Pose Ⅱ (Virabhadrasana Ⅱ)

Virabhadrasana 2 is very much similar to Warrior 1. It is very much helpful in weight loss. Moreover, it is also very easy to use:

Benefits of Warrior Pose Ⅱ

1. Increases stamina
2. Relieves from stress and mild depression
3. Facilitates digestion
4. Strengthens thighs and buttocks
5. Tones abdominal muscles and ankles
6. Improves blood-carrying and breathing capacity
7. A powerful and focused soul

How to Perform Warrior Pose Ⅱ?

1. Start with attention position, now lift your right leg and place it as far as possible from your left leg.
2. After that slightly bend your right knee.
3. Now raise both of your arms opposite each other on the level of the shoulders.
4. When you are done, hold this pose for 10 to 20 seconds.
5. After that repeat this asana 2 to 5 times.

Conclusion

So we have discussed all the top yoga asanas for weight loss. To get better results from these yoga poses follow the below points:

• Practice Greg regularly in the morning.
• When you practice, your stomach must be empty.
• If you are a beginner, don’t try hard poses.

All the yoga asanas we have mentioned will give you the best results. You will start feeling the difference within two weeks.

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