5 yoga position for weight loss

 Is Yoga a good way to reduce weight? The answer to this question is hidden in the details. You could think of someone doing 108 Suryanamaskars (sun salutations) every day as an extreme type of weight loss. However, this may not be suitable for everyone. The same may be said for powerful pranayama techniques like bhastrika, which is thought to enhance metabolism and aid weight loss.

Is it, however, absolutely necessary?

The belly is a major problem area when it comes to weight gain. Intense training and exercise aren't always the cure to abdominal obesity. Excess cortisol, congestion in the Gut Associated Lymphoid Tissue, and a lack of variety in the gut microbiome are all indicators of belly obesity in many people.

Cortisol overproduction causes increased inflammation and disrupts hormonal balance, keeping you in a constant state of fight or flight. High stress and sympathetic dominance impair digestive and immunological function, reduce hormone secretion, and hinder weight loss. One of the main reasons why people do not lose weight is because of this.

If that's the case, overdoing things like doing 108 sun salutations every day can just make things worse. You could need something to assist you manage your stress, move your lymphatic system, and maintain hormone balance.

Consider having a practise that is both powerful and soothing. Power yoga practises that leave you sweating profusely may not always equate to optimal and healthy weight loss.

Here are some asanas that you can incorporate into your practise to aid weight loss.

1. Stand on your shoulders

This asana is a great inversion to add if you don't have cervical spondylosis or any other neck issues. Shoulder stand stimulates the thyroid gland by pressing the chest against the chin. The digestive, circulatory, lymphatic, endocrine, and neurological systems are all balanced by it. It's also a stance that promotes patience and tranquillity. This helps to reduce the stress reaction and move your body into a parasympathetic state, which allows you to lose weight more readily. Make sure you practise under the supervision of someone who knows what they're doing.

2. The bow position

Grab your ankles and gently pull yourself upwards while lying on your stomach and bending your knees. For as long as you can, arch your back, open your chest, and breathe deliberately.

It's also beneficial for balancing hormones, increasing respiration, lymphatic flow, and circulation, all of which aid in weight loss.

3. Pose in the triangle

In all of its variations is a fantastically safe asana to practise that can be adapted to all levels of experience. Stand with your feet spread apart, producing an equilateral triangle with the length of your legs and the distance between them. Your right foot should now be facing outwards. Make a fist with your right hand and place it in your right leg. Raise your left arm above your head and bend to the right while stretching it. Do not descend too far. Make sure your chest is open at all times. Many people make the mistake of moving their hand all the way down, which restricts their chest.

4. Pose in a boat

The boat position is a terrific technique to lose belly fat without putting too much effort on your body. Begin by sitting in a comfortable position with your legs stretched out in front of you. Raise your legs while tipping back onto your sacrum with your arms by your sides. The angle of your legs and torso should be the same. Check to see if your chest is open and your spine is straight. Avoid hunching into the pose, as this might cause back pain. Slowly inhale and hold for as long as you can, then repeat a few times. It boosts agni, which speeds up digestion and aids in the loss of belly fat.

5. Kati Chakrasana 

This is a winding series with a lot of action. Begin with your feet hip width apart or slightly wider. At shoulder level, stretch your arms out to the sides. Take a deep breath in and rotate to the right, wrapping your arms around your body, bringing your left hand to your right shoulder and your right arm behind your back. When you return to the centre, inhale, and then repeat on the left side. Slowly repeat this exercise with deep breathing, attempting to rotate as much as possible without lifting your feet off the floor. This exercise tones your waist, hips, back, and belly, as well as preventing general stiffness that might develop from sitting all day.

Use yoga correctly.

Sun salutations can also help you lose weight, but keep in mind whether you become irritable when you perform too many or when you practise too quickly. If you find yourself always upset, blaming others, and fighting to modify other habits that aren't serving you well, it's possible that your yoga practise has to change.

The more subtle the practise, the more effective it can be at times. Holding poses for longer periods of time or progressively practising dynamic flow series like sun salutation may be the secret to losing stubborn weight.