Yoga asana for a flat belly

This pose is also great to stretch and tone your torso. Learn how to perform the pose.

Malasana or the garland pose is an excellent pose to tone your belly. It also stretches and tones the ankles, groin and torso. Plus, it improves your metabolism and aids in digestion.

Steps to do the pose:

• Stand straight with your feet together.
• Now stretch your arms out in front of you so that they are parallel to the floor.
• As you exhale, slowly squat down.
• Inhale and spread your knees apart and lean forward between them. Now, bring your palms together in Namaste gesture or the prayer pose.
• Hold this position for a few consecutive breaths.
• Exhale and come up to the starting position.

Tip:

If squatting is difficult, you can sit on the edge of a chair and perform the pose.

Contraindication:

• Avoid this pose if you have a knee injury.
• Also, do not perform the pose if you are pregnant.

You may also like to read:

• The 10 yoga pose plan for a flat belly you must try
• 5 home exercises for a flat stomach

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