8 yoga poses that can reduce waist size effectively

Sep 9, 2024 etimes.in

Yoga will help in reducing and toning the waist size

Regular practice along with a healthy diet and lifestyle gradually leads one to a slim waist. Here are a few yoga asanas that target core muscles and help reduce waist size. Getty Images

Why does waist size increase?

It might be due to many factors such as abdominal fat accumulation from imbalanced diets, lack of physical exercises, hormonal imbalance, genetic disorders, and stress. Sedentary life, high sugar consumption, and not having adequate sleep contribute to increased waistlines. Getty Images

Boat pose (Navasana)

Sit with knees bent, with the soles touching the floor. Lean back slightly, lift your legs to a 45-degree angle, and extend your arms straight ahead. Do it in the morning or in the evening. People suffering from problems in their lower back and hip must avoid this asana. Getty Images

Plank pose

Start in a push-up position, engaging your core with your body in a straight line. Hold for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Do it at any time during your workout. Those with wrist or shoulder injuries should avoid this yoga pose. Getty Images

Side plank pose or Vasisthasana

From the plank, shift to one side and stack your feet as you lift one arm up. Hold for 30 seconds on each side. People with wrist or shoulder issues should avoid this particular yoga asana. Getty Images

Bicycle crunch pose

Lie back and place your hands behind your head. Draw one knee towards your chest as you twist your torso across your body to touch the opposite elbow. Continue alternating sides. People with neck or back problems should avoid this. Getty Images

Virabhadrasana

Balance on one leg, extend the other leg behind you; lean forward and extend your arms forward. Hold for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Anyone with any issues of balance or having weak knees should avoid doing this. Getty Images

Reverse warrior or Viparita Virabhadrasana

Reach your back hand to your rear leg and extend the other arm overhead, lengthening your torso from Warrior II. Hold for 30 seconds on each side. If you have lower back pain avoid doing yoga asana. Getty Images

Bridge pose (Setu Bandhasana)

Lie on your back, knees bent, with feet hip-width apart. Pressing your feet into the floor, lift your hips. Hold for 30 seconds to 1 minute. People with neck or back problems should avoid doing this yoga pose. Getty Images

Triangle pose or Trikonasana

Stand with legs wide apart, turn one foot out, and reach toward the same side with one hand while extending the other arm up. Hold for 30 seconds on each side. Those with hamstring or lower back issues must avoid doing this yoga asana. Getty Images

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