10 Best Yoga Poses for Flat Belly

There are so many ways to help you get a flat belly. You have to lower your body fat percentage to see your abs, but you also need to include some specific exercises in your routine to get good results. Many people try yoga for flat belly. Many yoga poses help activate your midsection and make it easier to have a flatter belly. Let's find out more about the poses you can try.

10 Best Yoga Exercises to Help You Get Flat Belly

Yoga has many health benefits, and certain yoga poses work extremely well to help you strengthen your core and have a flat belly. Here are some of the best yoga exercises to try.

1.    Tree Pose

The pose works extremely well to target your abdominal muscles. Start by shifting your weight onto your one leg. You can start with your right leg first. Now, lift your left leg up and hold your ankle with your hands. Carefully place your left foot on your right thigh. Now, maintain the pose without losing your balance. Pressing your palms together in front of your chest will help make it easier to maintain your balance. Be sure to keep your core tight but continue to breathe in a normal fashion.

2.    Warrior Lunge Twist

The posture will help stabilize your core muscles and make it easier to target your obliques at the same time. With your hands in a prayer pose, lunge forward using your right leg with your knee bent at a 90-degree angle. Ensure that your back leg stays straight all the time. Tighten your abs and slowly rotate your upper body to the right. Your spine should stay in an elongated position. Now, lean over your right leg while pressing your left elbow into the right leg. Slowly lift your head up and hold this pose for about 10 deep breaths. Then, return to the starting position. Repeat the same on the other side as well.

3.    Downward Dog Variation

The pose really helps target your abs throughout the movement. Start in downward facing dog and slowly extend your right leg up with your toes pointed. Now, lower your hips while shifting your weight forward. Get in a plank pose but do not put your right toes down. Now, bend your left knee and bring it towards your chest while tightening your abs as much as possible. Now, press your buttocks up and extend the right leg behind you. Slowly return to the starting position. Repeat with the other leg as well.

4.    Camel Hinge

This active pose targets your thighs, abs, and back. Kneel on your floor and keep your knees hip-width apart. Slowly extend your arms in front of you – keep your palms facing down. Now press your pelvis forward while raising your chest. Maintain an arch in your lower back and hinge backward. Open your chest as much as possible while tightening up your abs. Maintain the pose for a few seconds and then return to the starting position.

5.    Extended Boat Pose

Try this pose when you are interested in using yoga for flat belly. It targets your abdominal section and improves core strength. Start in a sitting position with your legs extended in front of your body. Take your hands behind your hips and lean back slightly while keeping your back long and straight. In this position, lift your legs off the ground while tightening up your abs. Use your core strength to maintain the pose for a few seconds and then lower your legs bringing your torso back to the starting position.

6.    Core Plank

You can also try a hands and knees core plank to improve core strength and keep your stomach flat. Start with your weight on your hands and knees. Take a deep breath and lift your right leg first. Keep your foot flexed with hips centered on floor. Breathe out while lifting your right knee and bringing close to your nose. At the same time, lift your left knee up while pushing your buttocks to the roof. Do 3 rounds with 5 reps per round.

7.    Chaturanga to Plank

Get in a plank position with your elbows bent at a 90-degree angle. With your upper arms close to your body, lower your shoulders slowly. Stop when you reach to elbow height. Ensure your upper back is straight and broad. At the same time, draw your shoulder blades back and down to your back. Maintain the stretch for a few seconds and then return to the starting position.

8.    Lotus Hip Lift

The pose may look simple but works amazingly well for anyone trying yoga for flat belly. It keeps your core contracted all the time, which in turn helps strengthen it. Get in a full lotus pose with your legs crossed and palms pressed firmly into the ground. Keep your hands outside of your hips all the time. Now, engage your core and try to lift your hips by pressing your shoulders and arms down into the ground. Hold the position for a few seconds and then lower your hips again. Repeat several times for a better core engagement.

9.    Core Scissor Twists

Start by lying on your back. Now, lift your torso up to engage your abs. Take a deep breath and lift your feet up. While breathing out, lower your legs slightly and then put your left elbow to right knee. Breathe in and repeat the same with your right elbow. Repeat several times.

10.   Stacked Side Plank

Side planks can always help improve your core strength and make your belly look flat. Lie down on the floor. Now, turn to your left side and keep your knees straight. With your left hand placed under your left shoulder, slowly lift your hips up. Ensure that your body is in a straight line from your ankles to shoulders. Now, flex your feet and lift your right arm up. Maintain the pose for 60 seconds and then return to the starting position. Repeat the same with the other side as well.

 
 
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