Yoga Asanas For Reducing Abdominal Fat

The most dangerous fat lies around the organs, deep within the belly.

The fat in the abdominal area functions differently than fat elsewhere in the body. It has a greater blood supply as well as more receptors for cortisol, a stress hormone. Cortisol levels rise and fall throughout the day, but when you’re under constant stress, the amount of the hormone you produce remains elevated. With high stress and, consequently, high cortisol levels, more fat is deposited in the abdominal area since there are more cortisol receptors there.

These exercises can help women to get rid of that intra-abdominal fat and in the process reduce their risk for some chronic illnesses.

Pavan-Muktasan

Time: 1/2 minutes each leg.

Method: Lie down on your back. Breath in. Then fold the left leg from the knees. Hold the fingers together and bring the folded leg to touch the stomach. Lift the head and touch the nose to the knee. The other leg remains straight. Hold the breath. Come to original position and leave the breath. Follow the same for the other leg.

Note: This asana can also be done with both the knees folded.

Benefits: Removes gas from the abdomen and reduces abdominal fat. Increases the flexibility of the knees and hips.

Bhujangasan

Time: 1/2 minutes.