Are you engrossed in your work so much so that you don’t have the time to hit the gym and yet you crave for the perfect 36-24-36 figure? Exercises done at home or in the gym are equally beneficial provided you do them whole heartedly with utmost sincerity also keeping in mind the right nutrition, sleep and positivity. Aminder Singh, an international fitness coach, suggests these exercises that can be done at home to achieve the sexy hourglass figure.
Eka pada urdhva dhanurasana or bridge pose with one leg up is an advanced level yoga pose that offers benefits like no other, says yoga expert Abhishek Sharma. It improves the flexibility of your spine while strengthening your shoulders, chest, arms, abdomen and legs. It is an excellent pose to reduce fat from your lower back hips and legs. When you stretch backwards in this pose, you also reduce the fat build up in your oblique area. The backward bending opens up your chest and allows increased amount of oxygen to flow into your lungs, boosting your respiratory system. Eka pada urdhva dhanurasana is therapeutic for those suffering from asthma. Being a weight bearing asana, it can strengthen the bones and prevent osteoporosis. Practising the wheel pose in the morning will rejuvenate you and keep you energised throughout the day. Also, try this advanced yoga pose for a sexy, toned back.
Here s how you can perform eka pada urdhva dhanurasana or the advanced bridge pose with one leg up.
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