Trust these 5 yoga poses for faster weight loss

The internet is flooded with suggestions for losing weight, but you shouldn't fall prey to false promises. Instead, trust yoga for weight loss, particularly these 5 asanas.

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1. Plank pose (phalakasana)

A plank is a great pose for strengthening your core. You might find it simple, but the benefits are immense. Doing planks strengthen your shoulders, back, buttocks, thighs, abs, and core.

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2. Bow pose (dhanurasana)

Looking for a way to tone your belly and back? Then bow pose can help you. This asana strengthens your core and abdominal area, improves your posture, and stretches your full body.

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3. Triangle pose (trikonasana)

Triangle pose activates lower obliques, strengthens thighs, improves blood circulation in the entire body, and relieves backache. This pose can kickstart your weight loss practice as it helps to burn the fat around your belly and waist.

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4. Bridge pose (setu bandha sarvangasana)

Lie down on your back, bend your knees, keep your feet flat on the floor, and press down. Now push your torso up, placing your hand under your hips, palm facing down. Your head and neck remain on the floor flat.

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5. Downward facing dog pose (Adho mukha svanasana)

If you want to tone your body, then the downward-facing dog pose is the perfect solution. This pose helps to strengthen your arms, glutes, thighs, hamstrings, and back. It looks like a resting pose, but when you perform it you can feel the burn.

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