Struggling with a stubborn “jelly belly” that jiggles but you’re free to’t shake off?
While these methods can be effective, traditional yoga poses offer a holistic approach to fitness and weight management.
Consistency and patience are essential in your journey to aflatter and stronger midsection.
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Boat Pose (Navasana)
This daily yoga workout to melt belly fat starts with boat pose.
Additionally, it improves digestion and supports a healthy metabolism, contributing to a flatter belly.
Sit on your yoga mat with your legs extended in front of you.
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Place your hands behind your hips with your fingers pointing toward your feet.
Lift your feet off the ground, bringing your shins parallel to the floor.
Keep your chest lifted and your spine straight.
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Engage your core muscles.
Extend your arms forward, parallel to the floor.
Balance on your sitting bones, holding the pose for several breaths.
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To intensify, straighten your legs, creating a “V” shape with your body.
Release and return to the starting position.
It also helps strengthen and tone the abdominal muscles, creating a more sculpted appearance.
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Begin in a pushup position with your hands directly under your shoulders.
Keep your body in a straight line from your head to your heels, engaging your core.
Hold this position for as long as you’ve got the option to, breathing deeply.
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Ensure your neck, back, and hips are in alignment.
For an extra challenge, try side plank variations by lifting one arm or leg.
Start on your hands and knees with your wrists beneath your shoulders.
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Engage your core, and breathe deeply in this pose.
Hold for several breaths, then release.
Lie on your stomach with your palms under your shoulders.
Inhale, and gently lift your chest off the ground, using your back muscles.
Keep your pelvis and legs on the mat.
Stretch your neck and look up, but avoid straining your neck.
Hold for a few breaths, then release.
Place your arms by your sides, palms facing down.
Inhale, and lift your hips toward the ceiling.
Engage your glutes and core as you create a bridge shape with your body.
Hold for several breaths, then slowly lower your hips to the mat.
Lie on your back with your legs extended.
Bring your right knee to your chest, and clasp your hands around it.
Gently squeeze your knee toward your chest.
Hold for a few breaths, then switch to the other knee.
Repeat on both sides.
