Yoga poses for cutting belly fat

Eating junk, bad lifestyle, having a baby, too much stress and the daily hustle bustle are some of the common reasons why people develop a pot belly. Apart from making you look unglamorous, a flabby belly can increase your risk of developing heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and other problems. That’s why, you should embark on a better diet and lower your risk while following these yoga asanas or poses, which cut right through the wider abdomen areas and helps reduce that fat for good.

1) Surya-Namaskar - It is very effective in attacking the belly fat and increases overall health. This confluence of 12 yoga positions has forward and backward bends, a move called downward dog and a plank with lunges. So, it targets all body parts.

2) Boat Pose - Like a boat, when the legs stretch out, toes face the ceiling and arms move closer towards the legs, you power up your spine and contract your abdominal region. This is one of the power poses that allow maximum and most rapid belly fat loss.

3) Raised Foot Pose - Uttanpadasana is the posture that can help in reducing belly fat, particularly when it lurks at the lower abdomen (love handles, weight after pregnancy). It is an effective way to eliminate the flab. Just raise your foot and bring the toes to the ceiling. You can also lower them down slowly for increased effect.

4) Cobra Pose - The good old cobra pose is great for strengthening your back muscles and also help in alleviating back and stomach pains. The backward bend and the stretch relieves the pressure from your stomach.