YOGA for better metabolism

THIS WORKOUT NOT JUST STRENGTHENS YOUR ARMS, LEGS AND THE PELVIC REGION, BUT ALSO INCREASES YOUR METABOLISM

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With asana practice, losing excess weight is not about ‘spot reduction’ or counting calories. The idea is to make the metabolism faster and more efficient, and to introduce efficiency in digestion to rule out unnecessary fat storage. Yoga addresses the root cause rather than the symptoms, working from the inside out. With regular asana practice, the working of internal organs is vastly improved. This goes a long way in assimilating nutrients from the food and not storing it as excess fat. Here is a simple asana sequence you can practice every day to rev up your metabolism and bring strength to your core. Hold each pose for about five to ten breaths. Keep the breath easy, steady and smooth. Remember to keep the effort in your muscles, not in the breath.

For anyone looking to lose excess weight, stress is the first thing to address because it has become the mainstay of modern life and stress hormones encourage fat storage. Use this asana sequence to destress and centre yourself, and lose excess weight in the process. — The writer is a yoga practitioner and expert