Asanas to reduce weight

Asanas to reduce weight
Here are some asanas that will help you not only reduce weight but also prevent weight gain



These exercises should be performed in the morning on an empty stomach or five hours after a substantial meal.

Diet tips

Cut down intake of potato, rice, fried food, chocolate, colas and high-sugar fruit.
Never eat to your stomach’s full.
Avoid drinking water during the meal. Keep a gap of at least 30 minutes. Avoid chilled water.
1. Kapalbhati Kriya
Sit down in sukhasana, eyes gently closed and your neck straight. Exhale forcefully through both nostrils, simultaneously pulling your stomach in. Repeat about 40–50 times till you are tired. Keep your body still during the kriya. Then breathe out completely and relax. Increase gradually to 80–100 times.

Benefits: Helps in fighting obesity, eliminates all toxins from the air passages, thus cleansing body and mind;
Caution: If you have heart disease, high blood pressure or hernia, exhale very slowly.

2. Urdhvahastottanasana
Stand erect, heels joined. Interlock your fingers and slowly raise your hands upwards, while inhaling. Now exhale and bend to the left at the waist. Hold the position as long as you can, breathing normally. Then inhale and bring the body back into erect position. Repeat for the right side. Repeat the asana 6–8 times.

Benefits: Bolsters the digestive system, especially stomach, liver and intestines; counters constipation; tones spine and kidney; gradually eliminates waist and tummy flab; enhances the body’s elasticity

3. Trikonasana
Stand erect, your feet about three feet apart. Inhale and raise both your hands from the sides bringing them in line with your shoulders. Exhale and bend your upper half so as to touch the right toe with left hand while the right hand points straight upwards. Then, turn your head upwards to look at the right hand. Keep both knees straight. Hold the posture as long as you can, breathing normally. Then bring the body back up and repeat for the other side. Repeat this asana 4–5 times.

Benefits: Reduces waist fat; enhances spinal flexibility