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Want to lose weight with yoga? If yes, then here is a complete yoga workout plan for you that will work for all your body parts.
Step 1 - Warm Up
Before you start with your yoga workout to lose weight, you need to warm up your body a little. This will help prepare your body for the forthcoming exercises. For warm up, stand straight with your feet at least four feet few inches apart. Your arms should be parallel to your body. Now, bend in your lower back trying to touch your toes. Do not fold your knees. As you touch your toes, inhale through your nose and exhale through the mouth.
Step 2 - Plank Pose
Lie down on the floor so that your back faces the ceiling. Now press your palms against the ground and raise your body above the ground. Don't fold your arms. Only your palms and toes should touch the ground. Your body should be in a straight line. This pose is similar to what your body would be like in a push up. As you get to the plank pose, your body will start sweating.
Step 3 - Downward Facing Dog
In this position, your body will be in the form of an inverted V. You need to get to the downward facing dog straight from the plank pose. In downward facing dog, only your feet and palms touch the ground. This yoga pose works on your upper arms. Alternate between step 2 and step 3 at least 8 times each.
Step 4 - Stretch
Return to the plank position and bring your left foot in front. Both your arms should touch your left foot. As you bring your left foot forward, your BODY will stretch. This will help exercise the muscles and the fats stored around various body organs. Alternate with both the legs.
Step 5 - Warrior One
While the earlier steps work on your arms and legs, this one will open up your chest and shoulders. For the warrior one pose, stand straight with your feet at least five inches apart. Now fold your left leg in the knee and turn the left toes 45 degrees away. Bend the right knee over the right ankle. Now, turn towards your left and raise both the arms till the palms touch each other above your head.
Step 6 - Chair Pose
Most people have all the fat accumulated over their thighs. Step 6 will help you knock off that flab over your thighs. Raise your arms so that they are parallel to the ground. Now stretch your arms while you bend your knees as if you were sitting in a chair. Hold on the position for a few seconds. This pose will work out on your hips as well.
Step 7 - Relax
Stand straight and try to relax by practicing breathing exercises.
Follow these steps and you will be able to knock off those piled up pounds.
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