The
unsightly bulge of belly fat has been getting a bad rap. It’s considered a
stubborn problem area in the body, along with the just above the bikini line
pooch and the bra bulge. If you feel like you have been battling a losing
battle with the bulge, beginner’s yoga
classes or any private yoga classes Kuala Lumpur can help you beat the fat and
shed it off for good.
There are a number of basic yoga poses typically taught
in beginner’s yoga classes that can target your tummy as well as firm up your
back, shoulder and chest muscles – all without the need for any equipment.
Yoga For Beating Belly Bulge
All throughout the years, private yoga classes Kuala Lumpur and beginner’s
yoga classes were largely regarded as a fitness routine and have been proven
effective to aiding weight loss. However, the benefits actually go beyond that.
It also helps in reducing stress and promotes general wellness that not many
exercise routines and programs are able to offer.
If you have been frustrated with the inability to zap those
unwanted fat, yoga poses are designed to strengthen muscles and enhance
flexibility to help you slowly but surely trim down and reveal that flat,
washboard abs.
There
are yoga poses that are far more advanced and can be difficult to execute if
you are fairly new to yoga practice. For this reason, it is advisable that you
start with beginner’s yoga classes or sign up to
one of those private yoga classes Kuala Lumpur, where you can workout at the
comforts of your own home at a time that is most convenient for you. As with any type of fitness routine, it is
important that you consult and seek supervision from a trained professional in
order to avoid injury and maximize the potential results.
Recommended
Yoga Poses
To get you started on losing those unwanted fat in
your torso, here are some simple yet very effective yoga poses you can try at
home:
Pavan-Muktasan
To
properly perform this stomach exercise yoga pose, you start by lying flat on
your back. You can use a yoga mat to provide the spine some cushion. Bend your
knees toward your chest until your thighs touch your stomach. To keep the knees
in place, hug with both arms and lock your fingers. Slowly lift your head up to
try touching your nose with your knees. Take a deep breath then hold the
position for 30 second before you lower your back. You can also perform this
exercise one leg at a time. This exercise is typically included in private yoga classes Kuala Lumpur or beginner’s yoga classes.
Bhujangasan
This is
another great and effective stomach exercise that is usually included in private yoga classes Kuala Lumpur and beginner’s yoga classes.
To start, lie on the floor but this time, not flat on your back but roll over
your stomach. Using your back muscles, carefully raise your upper torso several
inches off the ground, but make sure to keep your head upright at all times.
Make sure not to push with your hands so as not strain the neck. You want to
use the strength from your core muscles to derive the best possible result. How
this position from 30 second before you lower to your starting position.
The Bow
Another
equally effective yoga pose that you can ask your instructor to incorporate in
your private yoga classes Kuala Lumpur or
beginner’s yoga classes is the bow. It is similar to the previous pose,
although it is a little more complex. Start with the same position of lying
flat on your stomach. Slowly curl your legs upward and try to bend it so that
the soles of your feet are pointing towards your head. You can hold this
position for 30 second by grabbing your ankles and push your legs until only
your stomach is touching the floor. This pose basically requires you to make a
large circle with your body but make sure to keep shoulders together.
Paad-Pashchimottanasan
Don’t let the rather complex name of this yoga pose intimate you. You will find in your private yoga classes Kuala Lumpur and beginner’s yoga classes that the pronunciation of this pose is actually more complicated that its actual execution. This will require a degree of flexibility and generally needs assistance from a trained yoga instructor.
Don’t let the rather complex name of this yoga pose intimate you. You will find in your private yoga classes Kuala Lumpur and beginner’s yoga classes that the pronunciation of this pose is actually more complicated that its actual execution. This will require a degree of flexibility and generally needs assistance from a trained yoga instructor.
To
perform, lie on your back with your legs straight and your arms are positioned
overhead. Try to stretch your limbs and keep everything in a straight line,
fully extending your arms and legs, with your palms facing upwards, then lock
them together in place. Use your stomach muscles to execute a basic sit up.
Make sure that your back is kept straight at all times.
As you sit, grab your
toes with your hands and bend your head positioning it in between your knees.
Try to touch your knees with your head. It may take several practices before
you will be able to fully achieve this so make sure to work with your own pace.
Try to hold this position for 2 minutes then go back to the starting pose.
You see, private yoga classes and beginner’s yoga routine can easily become a part of your daily routine and an integral component of your fitness program.
Written by yogi, Mahindra Raj, who teaches
and practices yoga for beginners
at his Serenity Yoga Retreats Studio at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
