Slimming down with Yoga

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Running on a treadmill or jogging around your neighborhood savannah isn’t the only way to shed some pounds. In fact, yoga is one of the most effective workouts for fighting stubborn fat stores. Here are some fat-burning yoga poses that will kick-start your metabolism and build up lean muscles. 

Tree Pose

1.Stand with your arms at your sides.

2.Place the bottom of your left foot in the side of your right thigh with your knee bent to the side.

3.Lift your arms and press your palms together in front of your chest.

4.Inhale and exhale twice, then lift your arms above your head as you inhale a third time, palms still facing inward, add fingers stretched toward the ceiling.

5.Exhale then inhale and bend your torso to the left.

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Rocking Boat Pose

1.Lie on a mat with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.

2.Place your hands on your thighs, with your torso and head straight.

3.Lean back 45 degrees and lift your legs so that your feet point toward the ceiling about 45 degrees off the ground, making a V shape with your body.

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Bow Pose

1.Place mat and lie on your stomach.

2.Bend your knees and bring your feet toward your head.

3.Reach around with your arms and grasp your ankles.

4.Lift your shoulders from the floor as you pull on your ankles.

5.Hold as you inhale and exhale, then release. 

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You know you want to drop that pants size so try these simple yoga moves today!