Yoga pose to help you lose belly fat

The lockdown has made most of us gain weight, especially belly fat. It is because we have spent most of our time sitting in front of the laptop. But, with the unlock in process, many of us are trying our best to get back in shape. But it is not as easy. From eating healthy to exercising regularly, losing weight is no cakewalk. But what if we tell you there is one thing that can speed up weight loss? Want to know what it is? Cobra pose aka Bhujangasana can be your best bet to lose belly fat.

Cobra pose targets the abdominal region and helps blast belly fat. And the pose has various other health benefits including:

- Stretches the chest and strengthens the spine and shoulders.

- Aids digestion and thus good for people suffering from constipation.

- Tones the abdominal muscles.

- Helps relieve backache and works on your upper body.

- Improves the functioning of the reproductive system and regulates the menstrual cycle.

- Improves blood circulation and is beneficial for people with asthma.

01/ ​How to do this easy pose at home

- Take a mat and lie flat on your stomach

- Keep your palms underneath your shoulders.

- Your toes should be pointing out and together

- Now lift your upper body (head, torso and shoulder) and inhale.

- Arch your neck upwards and keep in mind that you should not be off the floor.

- Stretch and broaden your shoulders.

- Hold the posture for 20-30 second, come back to the starting position and repeat it 3-4 times.

02/ ​Note

The cobra pose puts a lot of pressure in the power abdomen, thus women who are pregnant should not do it. People suffering from spondylitis, asthma or severe backache should not try the pose.

from LifeStyle