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That protruding belly is not only unsightly, it’s extremely unhealthy! You’d do anything
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to get rid of it but how? Join us, as our yoga expert Dr. K.J. Johnson teaches us simple
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and effective yoga positions to get rid of belly fat and get that elusive flat stomach.
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Steps for ardha merudandasana (half bear)
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Step 1 Start by lying on your back.
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Step 2 Now, inhale and raise your right leg to 90 degrees.
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Step 3 Fold your right knee and as you exhale, lift your lower back, touching the knee with
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your chin
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Step 4 Inhale, stretch out your leg and torso.
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Step 5 Exhale, lift up and let your knee touch your chin again.
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Step 6 Inhale, relax your torso and exhale as you relax your leg.
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Step 7 Repeat the steps with your left leg.
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Steps for ardha pavanamuktasana (wind removing pose)
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Step 1 Start by lying on your back
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Step 2 Inhale, raise both legs to 90 degrees.
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Step 3 Fold the knees, exhale and bring the legs forward, hugging them and letting your
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chin touch the knee. Momentarily hold your breath.
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Step 4 Gently start rocking, forward and backward.
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Step 5 As you gain momentum, start rolling to either side.
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This asana is extremely effective on the abdominal muscle.
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Steps for naukasana (boat pose)
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Step 1 Start by lying on your back with your feet together and your arms stretched out
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above your head.
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Step 2 Now, exhale. Lift your arms and legs simultaneously.
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Step 3 Tighten the stomach muscles and hold this posture for a few seconds.
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Step 4 Now, inhale and relax.
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Step 5 Exhale deeply through the mouth and repeat.