To reduce belly fat, it is important to adjust our daily habits. In addition to lifestyle changes, practicing yoga can be effective. Here are 6 yoga poses, along with breathing exercises, that specifically target the belly:
1. Breathing exercise: Lie on your back with your knees bent and hands on the sides of your ribs. Inhale, expanding the ribs to the sides. Exhale, letting the ribs descend and navel move towards the spine. Repeat 10-20 times to activate the core muscles.
2. Kneeling plank: Start on all fours, hands beneath shoulders and knees beneath hips. Exhale, pressing your palms into the floor while tucking the navel towards the spine. Hold for 20-30 seconds or repeat 8-10 times dynamically.
3. Supine knee tucks: Lie on your back with your hands by your side. Exhale, tucking the knees towards the chest and contracting the abdominal muscles. Hold for 20-30 seconds or repeat 8-10 times dynamically.
4. Supine leg lifts: Lie on your back with legs together and arms by your side. Exhale, lift the legs up to a 30-degree angle using the core muscles. Hold for 20-30 seconds statically, then repeat 8-10 times dynamically.
5. Supine twist: Lie on your back with knees bent and feet on the floor. Exhale, twist the knees to one side while keeping the upper body stable. Inhale, return to the starting position. Repeat 8-10 times on each side.
6. Supine boat pose: Lie on your back with knees bent and feet on the floor. Exhale, lift the head, shoulder blades, and legs off the floor. Inhale, open the legs to the sides and then bring them back together. Repeat 8-10 times.
By incorporating these exercises into your routine, along with mindful breathing, you can effectively reduce belly fat.