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       Melt that fat with yoga
   DIR By: lubhan
       Date: December 15, 2016, 8:31 am
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       Yoga offers a safe alternative to busting those not-so-cute
       dimples. Yoga experts suggest asanas to melt those fat
       pockets...
       Ushtra Asana
       Kneel down with your heels facing the ceiling, toes turned
       outward and arms hanging loosely by the sides. Breathe in. Raise
       arms gently to shoulder level, then higher, and finally
       backwards such that your palms touch the heel of the
       corresponding foot. Stretch your neck letting your head fall
       backwards. You will feel the stretch in your spine. Gently push
       the pelvic region forward, improving upon the curve of the
       spine. Breathe normally. Breathe in and return to the starting
       position. Repeat two to three times. Each time try to hold the
       stretch as long as you comfortably can.
       Why it works
       This asana stretches your entire upper body — the neck, chest
       and stomach. These places house the lymph glands such as the
       thymus, tonsils and the spleen. They are primarily responsible
       for filtering out bacteria and other waste from the blood.
       Inefficient lymph glands lead to inefficient drainage and
       collection of fat. Ushtra Asana mobilises the lymph glands,
       hence preventing cellulite. The increased blood circulation and
       faster cell rejuvenation within these regions helps bust
       existing cellulite, slowly but surely.
       Virya-stambhan Asana
       Stand with feet spread wide apart, toes pointing straight ahead.
       Turn the right leg at a 90 degree angle. Then bend the right
       knee. Hold your right wrist with your left hand behind your
       back, bend to your right and gently attempt to touch your big
       toe with the tip of your nose. However ensure that as you bend,
       your right knee or right thigh doesn't come in way of your right
       shoulder. Hold this position for up to 30 seconds. Inhale and
       slowly return to the start. Repeat the exercise with your left
       leg. Repeat the asana two to three times.
       Why it works
       This asana really stretches the inside of your thighs. Rising
       back from the bend strengthens the thighs, exercising them is
       similar to working with weights in a gym. This helps burn fats
       in the thighs. It also exercises the lymph nodes present in the
       groin area and improves the blood circulation in lower region,
       thereby busting cellulite pockets.
       Purna Shalbh Asana
       Lie on your stomach. Make a fist. Position it under your thigh,
       elbows straight. Breathe in. With the support of your folded
       fists, lift up both legs without bending them at the knees.
       Tighten the back of thighs and buttocks, holding on to the final
       pose for as long as possible. Relax the tightened thighs and
       buttocks. Breathe in. Now, holding your breath, gradually lower
       the legs to the ground. As your legs touch the ground, release
       your breath and breathe normal. Repeat two to three times, each
       time trying to hold on to the final pose for as long as
       possible.
       Why it works
       Lifting the legs and trying to hold them for a long time
       requires strength. As you try harder, the fuel required to get
       that energy is generated by burning up the fat in thighs and
       buttocks.
       Paschimottan Asana
       Sit down with your legs outstretched in the front, touching each
       other, your arms to your sides. Keep your spine erect and raise
       both your hands above your head, while the inside of your arms
       touch your ears. Exhale and pull the stomach in and bend
       forward, stretching your hands towards your toes. Now try to
       hold your toes with your fingers and subsequently with practice,
       try to touch your forehead to your knees. Hold this final pose
       for as long as possible, after which you inhale and gradually
       come back to the starting position.
       Why it works
       As your body bends forward, your entire back area (considered
       your west side in yoga) is stretched. The bending movement
       affects every part from the heel's tip to the neck (inclusive of
       the hamstring muscles, buttocks, waist, back and the medulla
       oblongata).
       This extreme stretch works the major muscles of the back, along
       with the skin. The stretch causes better blood circulation
       within the region and prevents build up of fat. The skin too is
       stretched leading to better elasticity and over time can aid in
       reducing the dimpled look that cellulite is characterised by.
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