Simple yoga poses to lose belly fat

Reducing belly fat is one of the most difficult tasks. Apart from impacting your physical appearance, belly fat is also linked to heart diseases and type-2 diabetes. The following yoga asanas will not only reduce your belly fat but will also help strengthen your arms, spine and thighs:

Kubhakasana

• Place your hands and knees under your arms and shoulders.
• Gently extend your legs outward behind your body.
• Inhale and look at your palms in a way that your neck and spine are aligned.
• Keep your hands flat on the ground with fingers spread out.
• Ensure your body is in a straight line and tighten your stomach.

Bhujangasana

• Lie on your stomach with your palms placed under your shoulders and legs stretched out. Ensure your chin and toes touch the floor.
• Inhale and lift your chest while bending backwards.

Dhanurasana

• Lie on your stomach with arms and legs outstretched.
• Bend your knees and allow your arms to hold your ankles. Inhale, lift your head and bend backwards.
• Lift your legs as high as possible.

Naukasana

• Lie on your back with arms and legs stretched out together.
• Inhale and lift your legs without letting them bend.
• Stretch your feet and raise your legs as high as you can without bending them.
• Raise your arms to touch your feet.

(The author is a health & fitness expert at UrbanClap.com)