Yoga Asanas For Weight Loss

Weight loss and yoga may not seem like they go hand in hand. This is due to the fact that many people see yoga as a way to release stress or to work on muscle tone for an already in shape body. Though these are some of the ways yoga is used, yoga can still be used for weight loss. Here are a few of the asanas that are used in yoga specifically for weight loss and how you can add them to your daily routine and practice.

Rocking Boat

The rocking boat can be called many things to people who are not in yoga. Basically, this asana is a variation on a flutter kick or leg kick. What you do is sit on the floor and then bring your body into a slow V shape. This will work your abs and place you in a crunch style position. It will also work your legs and help with muscle tone in your legs and thighs. It is called the rocking boat, because you will pump your legs to help move the body slowly and work the muscles. 

Hover Pose

The hover pose is also known as planking. This is ideal for weight loss and can help you build strength and tone in your muscles and whole body. You will need to get in a push-up position for this asana. Hold the position in a half push-up. This means your body should be parallel to the floor and held in a halfway push-up position. You will hold this for the count of fifteen and then move up to higher and longer hold times as you get used to the pose. This pose helps you to strengthen your muscles and helps you to lose weight through a body weight based weight training resistance.

Chair Sit

The chair sit works your butt muscles, legs, thighs, and your core. All of these muscles work to help you learn breathing techniques and help you with weight loss. You are using only your own body resistance for this particular asana. To do the chair sit, act like you are sitting in a chair that is not there. Stop in the halfway position and hold that position. Move your arms up and out to give even more work to your core muscles. 

These are only a few of the available asanas for weight loss. If you truly want to use yoga to help you drop weight, consider going to a class for a few sessions. The reason is they will teach you how to do the moves properly and how to incorporate different asanas and poses to help you form a memorizable routine. 
