It has a profound effect on weight loss, and this workout will help burn off belly fat faster. Here is an introduction into the yoga poses for weight loss along with instructions and tips on how to do them.

Plank Pose (Phalakasana)

Firmly grip the mat, round the shoulders and upper back, and keep your butt in line with the rest of your body. Don’t let your body sag at all. Stay firm and tight, and the abs will do all the work for you!

Hold for 30 seconds. Work up to holding it for 2 minutes.

Side Plank Variation (Vasisthasana)

Begin in side plank pose with your left hand on the mat directly beneath your left shoulder and your feet at an angle. Slowly reach your right leg up to your right arm. This requires a lot of flexibility in the legs.

Upward (Reverse) Plank Pose (Purvottanasana)

Begin in the sitting position with your legs out in front of you and your hands placed directly underneath your shoulders. Using your core and your glutes, lift your body up until your pelvis is directly in a straight line with the rest of your body.

Hold this position for 30 seconds.

Half Moon Pose (Ardha Candrāsana)

Try to stack the hips so that the body is open and pointing outwards, not down towards the mat. Point your right foot out to the side as well, not the floor. If you don’t have the flexibility to reach the floor while keeping your left leg straight, bend the left knee slightly to allow your hand to touch the floor.

Hold for 30 seconds. Perform on both sides.

Side Plank Variation (Vasisthasana)

Begin in side plank pose with your right hand on the mat directly beneath your right shoulder and your feet at an angle. Slowly reach your right leg around and in front of your right leg. Bend the knee so that it’s at a 90-degree angle.

Hold for 30 seconds.  Perform on both sides.

Side Angle Pose (Utthita Parsvakonasana)

Begin in Warrior I (a lunge position with your left knee bent forward at a 90-degree angle and your right leg straight back with your toes pointed forward). Bend the left elbow and let it rest on the right knee (or reach it down to the ground to increase the stretch).  Reach your right arm up behind you, so that it’s in a straight line with your right leg.

Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat on both sides.

Wheel Pose (Chakrasana)

Begin by laying flat on your back with your knees bent and your heels touching your butt. Bend your elbows, and place your palms face down on either side of your head. Gently push yourself up using your arms and your feet.

Hold it for 30 seconds or as long as you feel comfortable.

Crow Pose (Bakasana)

Begin in a squatting position on your heels with your hands out in front of you. Come up onto your toes, and place your knees on your upper arms as close to your armpits as possible. Slowly shift your weight forward until your feet come off of the ground and your arms are supporting your weight.

Hold for 30 seconds or as long as you can.

Remember that for this workout, you will hold each pose for 30 seconds before moving onto the next pose. After all 8 poses have been completed, rest for 1 minute. 

Feel free to stay in any of the stretches for longer than 30 seconds if it feels good on your body or you think you need it.