Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Updated: April 7, 2016, 5:59 PM
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Who doesn’t want toned and sexy abs all year round? You will be surprised how quickly yoga can offer you the results. Practise these yoga poses, recommended by fitness expert Abhishek Sharma, to get killer abs and a strong core.
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Dandasana: You may perform the dandasana, or the staff pose repeatedly when you perform surya namaskar but in the 12-pose surya namaskar sequence you hold the pose only for a second. Staying in this pose for longer will not only target your core but also work on your entire midsection.
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Naukasana: Balancing in naukasana or the boat pose will challenge your entire midsection and your obliques. Hold the pose for 8 to 10 seconds and repeat it five times.
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Vasisthasana: Vasisthasana or the sage pose is an arm balancing yoga pose that will target your torso. Hold the pose for five deep breaths and then repeat on the other side for another five.
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Bhujangasana: Bhujangasana or the cobra can do wonders for lower back pain and a tight chest and also provide an excellent stretch to your core muscles and your hip flexors. Hold the pose for 10-15 seconds and be sure to keep your thighs off the floor to get the optimal stretch.
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Bakasana: The balancing crow pose or bakasana works on your core and your upper arms, shoulders and upper back. Stay in the crow pose for five breaths. Gazing on the ground will help you better balance in this pose.
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Sahaja purvottasana: Sahaja purvottasana or the upward table pose challenges your core and for an bonus it will work on your tush and tone the back of your legs. Stay in this pose for five breaths and lift your hips as high as you can.
