Bridge pose
The bridge pose is a movement that helps strengthen the glutes, abs, and hamstrings. When performed correctly, this exercise effectively stabilizes the core muscles. Additionally, the bridge pose stimulates the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is responsible for providing additional energy and fuel to burn calories.
Plank pose
The plank pose, also known as plank in yoga, is a fundamental posture that requires balance and overall strength. By maintaining the pose throughout, it can burn between 2 to 5 calories per minute, depending on body weight. Additionally, this pose helps fully stretch the body, reducing back pain effectively.
Shoulder stand pose
The shoulder stand pose is a challenging posture that requires caution in execution. This pose activates the core muscles, helping burn belly fat and even improving blood circulation.
Before performing this pose, consult a physician or professional yoga instructor, especially if you have spinal, neck, or eye problems.
Downward facing dog
This is one of the most basic and popular poses in yoga. This pose helps strengthen the arms, legs, and abdominal muscles. When the abdominal muscles are engaged, they strengthen and tone the abdominal area.
Extended side angle pose
By grounding the feet on the floor combined with reaching the arms and shoulders, the extended side angle pose will stretch the upper body, enhancing strength and elongating the legs, hips, and hamstrings. This pose is also beneficial for metabolic activity, an important factor in achieving a balanced figure.
Boat pose
The boat pose strengthens the lower abdominal muscles and improves balance as well as enhances metabolism.
Chair twist pose
This pose helps improve body flexibility and tones the abdominal muscles. Parivrtta utkatasana can also help build muscle.
Bow pose
By forming the shape of a bow, the entire body weight is directed to the abdomen, helping strengthen the muscles. Dhanurasana is also considered a powerful method to improve mental health.
Crow pose (Bakasana)
The crow pose (Bakasana) is a posture that requires good body control and balance. It helps tone the upper arms and lower abdominal muscles, as well as improve flexibility and balance.
