Wednesday 25 July 2012

How To Find The Best Yoga Asanas For Weight Loss

By Peggy Livingston


Anyone struggling with their body fat levels will know that there is no quick fix solution. All it takes is determination, a healthy eating plan and an exercise regime. Yoga is not well known for its weight loss power and yet when combined with a little cardio it can have excellent results. The best yoga Asanas for weight loss are built around the Sun Salutation.

The Sun Salutation is one of the best sequences to start with as it is relatively simple and once learned can be repeated over to generate results. The individual can adapt it to their physical and mental needs to produce the best results. It can also be adapted for those days when you have no energy.

The Sun Salutations begins standing and moves through different poses on the floor. From standing move into a back bend, a forward bend and a lunge. This works the entire back and the hips. Then step back into the cat and move through to the cobra. This creates mobility in the spine.

From the cat position slide through to the cobra and then the upward dog. Push upwards to the downward dog and then return to the lunge and then the forward bend again. These moves improve movement in the hip area and mobility. By moving from one position to another each muscle is used and focused on.

Then stand up and reach back into a back bend. Finally, bring the hands back in front of the chest. This sequence is repeated over as many times as is desired. It works the whole body thoroughly and when it is combined with deep breathing it can reduce stress levels and improve concentration.

For a more intense workout start with slow, yet intense moves to warm the body up and help find the right mindset. Then move into much faster moves to increase the breathing and build up more of a sweat. Concentrate on form and as soon as you are too tired to perform each pose effectively stop.

This will only work to reduce body fat if the amount of fat being consumed is monitored. A traditional yogi's diet would consist of organic fruits, vegetables and fibers so bear this in mind when practicing. If results stop showing and a plateau effect is reached then it is time to move to an intermediate or advanced level.

Beginners should always consult an expert and ideally find a class to attend. Even the best yoga Asanas for weight loss will not work unless combined with a healthy diet and a cardio exercise such as walking or swimming. This will have much swifter results.




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1 comment:

Rahul Yadav said...

Well there are a lot of asanas for weight loss but I think Kundalini is best of them for fast results........