Yoga Advisory for Obesity in 2020
Obesity is one disease which can be dangerous if not rectified in the initial stages. This is excessive body fat distributed unequally. The techniques of Yoga affect the body, endocrine glands, internal organs, the mind and also the brain. Regular practice of yoga can help you tackle the hunger pangs you face in-between your meals and which can be a major cause of the obesity you are probably going through. Some Yoga techniques can help you tackle this.
- PawanMuktasana:
This pose is perfect for burning off the fat on your hips, thighs, and the abdominal region.
*Lie on your back and lift your legs slowly. Clasp the hands around the knees. With this position try bringing your legs closer to your body. This position needs to done for a few seconds. Bring the head to the floor after releasing this position slowly. Relax once this is done.
- Paschimottan Asana:
This pose works well for getting rid of the belly fat and for also toning the pelvic region, abdominal area, shoulders, hips and thighs.
* Sitting on a surface which is flat, straighten your legs, take your arms above the head while inhaling. Bend the body forward while exhaling, trying to touch the knees with the forehead. This posture is held for a few seconds while breathing in a normal manner. You need to inhale while getting back to the normal position. This posture needs to be done twice.
- Bhujanansana:
This is the Cobra pose in Yoga poses. This is helpful in toning up your buttocks, shoulders, arms, abdomen, thigh and the back. This also helps in reducing the belly fat.
* Lie down on the floor on your tummy. Place the palms beside the shoulder on the floor. While inhaling, you need to lift your body right to the navel. After holding this posture for a few seconds, you can come back to the normal position. This needs to be done thrice.
- Naukasana:
Naukasana, also termed as the ‘boat pose’ helps in toning the muscles of the abdomen, reducing the belly fat and also strengthening the lower back.
*Lie down on the back with the arms along your body. After you have taken a few breaths, you need to lift the body, arms, chest and also the legs off the ground. You can hold this position for only few seconds or even as long as you is comfortable. Come back to the normal position slowly. This asana needs to be repeated at least three times.
- Veer Bhadrasana:
Besides reducing the belly fat, this Warrior poses helps in the alignment of the body and burn excessive fat in the whole body.
*Stand with the legs stretched apart by at least one foot. Move the gaze to the right; bend the leg at 90 degrees. Inhale and lift the arms to the level of the shoulder. Turn your head to the right, hold this position for as long as you can. Come back to the original position when inhaling. This posture needs to be repeated at least two times.
Practicing the above postures helps you in losing excessive fat throughout the body. You need to be a little patient and ensure you practice yoga on a regular basis.
