6 yoga poses which will help in weight loss and the diet you should follow

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi rightly said, yoga relaxes the mind, improves quality of life and helps in attaining wellness.

Apart from burning calories, yoga curbs emotional eating, enables one to eat healthy. Yoga improves your metabolism and gives you better digestion.

To improve your lifestyle, one has to practice yoga asanas every day to get the maximum benefits such as strengthening of the muscles, improving circulation, boosting immunity, etc.

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In case you are looking for effective weight loss along with overall wellness, you also need to control your diet and make healthy eating a part of your everyday life.

A team of yoga experts at Obino, which is a mobile health and weight loss coach, have handpicked 6 yoga asanas and spelled out a healthy diet to follow to lose weight.

Here you go!

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1. Vyaghrasana (Tiger Pose)

1. Vyaghrasana (Tiger Pose)

Vyaghrasana stimulates the blood circulation and helps reduce weight from the hips and thighs. It loosens up the hips and leg joints.

2. Suryanamaskar (Sun Salutation)

2. Suryanamaskar (Sun Salutation)

It strengthens the back and helps balance the metabolism. It stimulates and balances all the systems including reproductive, circulatory, respiratory and digestive.

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3. Supta Pawanmuktasana (Leg Lock Pose)

3. Supta Pawanmuktasana (Leg Lock Pose)

It exercises the abdomen and the digestive organs. This is effective in getting rid of digestive issues. It also strengthens the lower back muscles and loosens up the spine.

4. 1.Navkasana (Boast pose)

4. 1.Navkasana (Boast pose)

Navkasana leaves you energetic and fresh by helping you get rid of any lethargic feelings. It brings about deep relaxation by relaxing the nerves.

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5. Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

5. Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

It balances the secretions of the pancreas and adrenal glands. This asana helps reduce excess weight around the abdominal area. It is useful in the management of diabetes and menstrual disorders. Most interesting benefit is that it helps to remove sluggishness of the liver and cures GI disorders like dyspepsia and chronic constipation.

6. Chakrasana (Wheel pose)

6. Chakrasana (Wheel pose)

Chakrasana helps strengthen the legs. It balances the hormonal secretions in the body which in turn helps in better metabolism.

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7. Diet plan:

7. Diet plan:
Eat easily digestible foods. Eat 5 to 6 meals a day with an interval of 2.5 to 3 hours at it helps you avoid overeating. One should drink at least 8-12 glasses of water a day. Prefer home cooked and try to eat your dinner early as it helps in good digestion
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