5 Poses to Help You Lose Weight Fast

Have you been struggling to lose weight lately? Do you feel like nothing seems to be working and you’re stuck at the same weight? Yoga can help! Incorporating yoga into your routine will help you lose weight and improve your flexibility, strength, and overall health. You’ll notice the positive changes in your body after just one class! Here are five poses that will help you lose weight fast. Try them this week and see how much of a difference they can make in your life!

1) Headstand

The headstand is a great pose for weight loss because it stretches the shoulders and back. These muscles are crucial for posture, which is what helps you maintain a healthy weight. The headstand also stretches the hamstrings, which are prone to being tight in people who sit at desks all day or have sedentary lifestyles. When combined with other poses, like the downward-facing dog, the headstand can help ease back pain and improve your sense of balance.

2) Plank

The plank is an exercise that strengthens the back, shoulders, and core while also improving balance and agility. Holding a plank for just two minutes can burn up to 50 calories. Planks should be done on your hands and toes with your body in a straight line from head to toe, maintaining tight abdominal muscles by pulling in your stomach towards your spine. If you are unable to do this for more than 15 seconds, you should modify the exercise by lowering yourself down onto your elbows or knees until you have strengthened the back enough. 

If you have never done a plank before try holding it for five seconds and then rest for five seconds before doing another one.

3) Bridge Pose

Bridge Pose, also known as Setu Bandha Sarvangasana, is one of the most effective poses for weight loss. This pose strengthens and stimulates the abdominal organs, improves digestion, and promotes detoxification. It's a great way to start your day because it energizes the body and strengthens the back muscles. Start on your hands and knees with your hands under your shoulders and knees under your hips. Bring your head down toward the ground as you arch back until you feel a stretch in the abdominals. Stay here for five deep breaths before releasing back down onto all fours and repeating two more times. If this pose is too difficult for you, try placing blocks or pillows underneath your torso so that you can raise up higher while still feeling grounded in this position.

4) Goddess Pose

Goddess Pose is a powerful hip opener that can help you lose weight. It lengthens the back muscles, stretches the hip flexor muscles, and stimulates the abdominal organs. It's essential to keep your spine long and steady throughout this pose so you don't compress your lower back. If you're new to yoga, Goddess Pose might be challenging for your hips; just do what feels comfortable, and remember that it will get easier as you practice more often.

5) Locust Pose

Locust Pose is a great pose for weight loss because it opens up the chest, stimulates the thyroid, and works all of the abdominal muscles. Locust Pose also helps relieve neck and back pain. To do this pose, lie face down on your mat with your arms hugging your head. Raise your head and arms off of the mat as you raise your legs towards the sky so that only your toes are touching the ground. Hold this position for five minutes and then release.