The 5 best yoga positions to lose weight

Yoga is an exercise that can help us tone our muscles, reduce our stress, improve our mental health, etc. As it is an exercise that does not increase the heart rate enough, it is not considered to help us modify our weight, but if you are looking to lose weight, doing yoga can help since by doing a daily session you can be more in tune with your body, have better self-esteem, as well as promote a healthier lifestyle. It also provides peace of mind, and reduces our anxiety or stress. We leave you the best yoga positions to lose weight, tone our muscles and even improve our digestion.

1. Downward facing dog This position helps you firm your hips and thighs. To achieve the correct posture, stand with your feet together, inhale and raise your arms, exhale and bend forward from the hips, make sure to bring your hands to the floor, inhale and exhale taking a step with your right leg back, repeat but with your left leg.
2. Tree With your feet together and firm on your mat, place the sole of your right foot on the inside of your left thigh and your knee bent to one side, then join your hands in front of your chest for three deep breaths. On the fourth inhalation, extend your arms up and the tips of your fingers toward the ceiling. Repeat 5 times, switching to the left side.
3. Boat This position serves to firm the abdomen and back. Sit with your knees bent, feet on the floor and hands on your thighs, your torso must be straight and your head in line with your body, then lean back, raise your back. Keep your feet straight on the floor, inhale and extend your arms and legs (keep them together). As you continue inhaling and exhaling, your torso and legs should form a V shape, then lift your torso and legs again, repeatedly.
4. Hover This position works to tone the arms, shoulders, abs and back. With this posture it is easier for you to lose weight because it helps work various areas of the body and to achieve this you have to flex your arms, your feet must be stretched and your hands must be under your shoulders making a straight line with your body from head to heels. When exhaling, the lower part of the chest should be towards the floor, bend your elbows back, and keep your arms close to your body, keeping your abs contracted.
5. President Tone buttocks and thighs and burn fat to lose weight. Stand with your feet together and arms at your sides, when you inhale raise your arms above your head, with your palms facing each other. As you exhale, sit with your knees behind your toes, so your abs will be tight for support on your back. If you are interested in yoga, but have never practiced it, we recommend taking a beginner class, looking for a place that meets your needs and has trained instructors. From there, you will learn the different types of yoga and which one best suits you.