8 Yoga Poses For Weight Loss

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1. Plank Pose (Phalakasana) 

A core-strengthening pose that challenges your entire body, helping to tone your abdominal muscles, arms, and legs. Holding plank pose also increases stamina and promotes a stable, focused mind. 

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2. Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff Pose) 

Often part of the Sun Salutation sequence, this pose strengthens the arms, shoulders, and core. It's similar to a low push-up and helps build muscle tone and endurance. 

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3. Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II)  

This standing pose strengthens the legs, opens the hips and chest, and helps improve balance and concentration. It also stimulates abdominal organs, which can aid digestion. 

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4. Triangle Pose (Trikonasana) 

This pose stretches and strengthens the thighs, knees, and ankles while also toning the abdominal muscles and improving digestion, which is vital for weight loss. 

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5. Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) 

A foundational pose that strengthens the arms and legs, while also stretching the shoulders, hamstrings, calves, and hands. It can help improve circulation and digestion. 

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6. Chair Pose (Utkatasana)  

This intense pose strengthens the muscles of the legs and arms, increases heart rate, and boosts the metabolic rate. It also tones the abdominal muscles and thighs. 

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7. Boat Pose (Navasana) 

An abdominal and deep hip flexor strengthener, Boat Pose also improves balance and digestion. It's excellent for toning the core muscles and improving metabolism. 

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8. Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) 

While it strengthens the back, buttocks, and hamstrings, Bridge Pose also helps regulate thyroid levels, which is crucial for maintaining a healthy weight. It can also improve digestion and alleviate stress. 

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