Yoga Poses for Abdomen

Abdomen is the place that store excess fat of the body. The midsection of your body is the best place to store extra energy because it takes less energy to carry it around.

abdominal fat may associated with metabolic syndrome, a combination of medical disorders that increase the risk of developing diabetes and heart disease. Obese people who have more abdominal fat (an apple shape) are at a higher risk than people who store excess fat in their hips and thighs (a pear shape). Men who have waist circumference equal or greater than 40 inches and women with waist circumference equal or greater than 35 inches are considered to have more risk to get metabolic syndrome.

1. Full Boat Pose (Paripurna Navasana)

Full Boat Pose strengthens the abdominal and lower back muscles as well as the quadriceps, muscles in the front of the thighs. It also develops balance.

2. Leg to Side Pose

The Leg to Side Pose is a part of a series of Leg Yoga Exercises. It stretches your legs, waist and spine. It also helps reduce your belly fat.

3. Wind Relieving Pose (Pavana Muktasana)

Wind Relieving Pose removes the excess gas from the stomach and intestines. It reduces fat from the belly and also tones and stretches your lower back.

4. Bow Yoga Pose (Dhanurasana)

The Bow Yoga Pose stretches the entire front of the body including stomach. It is also a good exercise to improve posture and strengthen the back muscles.

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