It's already April, have you lost the extra weight from Chinese New Year? If not, it's time to take action because the season for showing skin is here. Today, I will share 9 yoga poses that will help burn excess belly fat, eliminate unwanted body fat, slim the waist, and flatten the stomach to make you look perfect this summer!

1. Mountain Pose: Stand tall with arms extended overhead, inhale deeply. Lift heels slightly, lengthen the spine, engage the core, and exhale while lowering the heels. Repeat dynamically 5-8 times or hold statically for 5-8 breaths.

2. Warrior 1 Pose: Step feet wide apart with the left foot turned out. Inhale and extend arms overhead, exhale and bend the left knee, keeping the right leg straight. Hold for 5-8 breaths and switch sides.

3. Camel Pose: Kneel with knees hip-width apart, toes tucked under. Place hands on lower back, inhale and lift the chest, exhale and lean back opening the hips. Bring hands to heels one at a time, opening the chest and keeping the head aligned with the spine. Hold for 5-8 breaths.

4. Upward Dog Pose: Start in a prone position with hands by the chest, elbows tucked in. Exhale, press into the hands, and lift the chest while extending the spine and engaging the core. Keep the shoulders away from the ears. Hold for 5-8 breaths.

5. Bow Pose: Lie on the belly, bend the knees, and reach back to hold the ankles. Inhale, lift the chest, and kick the feet into the hands, lifting the thighs off the mat. Keep the shoulders away from the ears. Hold for 5-8 breaths.

6. Side Plank Pose: Start in a plank position, shift weight onto the left hand and rotate the body to the right. Stack the feet, lift the right hand towards the sky, and look up. Hold for 5-8 breaths and switch sides.

7. Boat Pose: Sit on the mat with knees bent, feet on the floor. Lean back, engage the core, and extend the legs. Hold onto the big toes and lengthen the spine. Balance on the sit bones. Hold for 5-8 breaths.

8. Wind-Relieving Pose: Lie on the back, hug the knees to the chest. Exhale and lift the head towards the knees, bringing the forehead to the knees and the shoulder blades off the mat. Hold onto the shins and relax the shoulders. Hold for 5-8 breaths.

9. Child's Pose: Kneel, sit back on the heels, and lower the forehead to the mat. Relax the body and breathe deeply. Stay in this pose for 1-2 minutes. Let's all get slim and beautiful this summer!