The Yoga exercises selected and demonstrated in this section are very helpful for reducing excess fat around the abdomen and for reducing the waistline. Women could benefit from these Yoga Asanas a couple of months after childbirth. While some of the postures may be difficult to perform for obese people they could do whatever is possible and stretch or bend to their maximum limits. Working with a Yoga Instructor is safer always.
POINTS TO REMEMBER BEFORE YOGA PRACTICE
Make sure you have enough floor space so you can move without bumping into anything.
Practice with an empty stomach. (2-3 hours after eating, 1/2hr after liquids).
Wear loose clothing.
No shoes - Bare feet are essential!
Workout on a clean mat or other surface that's not too hard, too soft, or slippery.
Be GENTLE with yourself; Move slowly and consciously.
Breathe slowly and deeply.
Do not over do any exercise; stay within your limits
Utkatasana – Chair
Padahastsasna – Hand to Feet
Prasarita Padottanasana – Wide-Legged
Veerabadhraasana – Warrior III
Simhasana – Lion
Sansangasana – Rabbit
Matsyasana – Fish
Balasana – Child
Supta Vajrasana – Sleeping Thunderbolt
Navasana I
Navasana II
Shalabasana – Locust
Bhujangasana – Cobra
Dhanurasana – Bow
Bekasana – Frog
Makarasana – Alligator
Chakrasana – Wheel
Shavasana – Corpse
The following persons should NOT perform Yoga Asanas:
Pregnant women should not practice Yoga after third month of pregnancy.
Patients of Hernia and high blood pressure are warned against this practice.
People suffering from back conditions should seek proper advice before commencing Yoga Asanas.
Persons with heart ailments should practice Yoga after obtaining medical advice.
Specific Yoga Asanas are generally prescribed for specific illnesses which should be practiced under supervision of Yoga Therapists only.
Women should avoid practice during menstruation periods.
All are advised to practice Yoga under the guidance of an experienced teacher
