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6 Yoga Moves that will fire up your Metabolism

Shamlee PatharebyShamlee Pathare
December 7, 2021
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You have swayed your hips from side to side in a belly dance class, thrust your pelvis in and out during Zumba and jumped up and down countless times in step aerobics. Is the scale still not budging?

We have a suggestion – enroll in a yoga course. Yes, you read that right. But isn’t yoga too slow (and boring!) for weight watchers? It is true that doing asanas to soft instrumental music will not make you burn 500 calories an hour like spinning. It will, however, boost your metabolism and therefore give your body the ability to burn fat faster, perhaps even more than that spinning class.

Metabolism is the process by which your body converts food into energy. Yoga’s breathing techniques improve one’s oxygen intake and warm up the body. This increases the speed of metabolism. The ancient exercise form also stimulates and strengthens our endocrine organs, revving up the metabolic rate further. Moreover, the poses are designed to melt fat deposits by stretching, compressing and twisting the body.

So grab a mat and start off with these simple asanas:

1. Plow Pose

Also known as Halasana

This position increases circulation in the thyroid, adrenal and pituitary glands, leading to a release of feel-good endorphins and hormones which balance the metabolic system. It also gives a good stretch to your glutes and lowers back.yoga to boost metabolism: Halasana

How to Lie on your back and lift your legs straight up towards the ceiling. Keep your arms on the sides of your body with your palms down. Press onto your hands and lift your legs over your head. Try to touch the floor behind your head. Hold for a few seconds and repeat.

2. Shoulder Stand

Also known as Salamba Sarvangasana

The “queen of all asanas” will turn your world upside down and get your stubborn fat cells moving. During this pose, blood rushes to your upper body, delivering a good dose of oxygen to your heart and brain as well as nourishing the thyroid gland which regulates the body’s metabolism. Yoga makes it easier to lose weight with thyroid.yoga to boost metabolism: Salamba Sarvangasana

How to Lie on your back with your arms alongside your body. Lift your legs up till they are at 90 degrees, toes pointing at the ceiling. Hold the position for as many seconds as possible.

3. Twisted Chair

Also known as Parivrtta Utkatasana

Bending your body in unusual ways wakes up your internal organs and aids in digestion. A good digestive system is the backbone of good metabolism.yoga to boost metabolism: Parivrtta Utkatasana

How to Stand with your feet together. Bend your knees and lower your hips as if you were sitting in a chair far behind you. Bring your palms together in front of your chest. Rotate your spine and bring your right elbow to your left knee. Hold for 30 seconds and switch sides.

4. Crescent Lunge Pose

Also known as Anjaneyasana

This asana speeds up metabolism by increasing the heart rate. It’s also good for strengthening the legs and opening up the pelvic area, making it most beneficial for those who sit long hours at work.yoga to boost metabolism: Anjaneyasana

How to Stand on the mat. Step back with one leg and keep the heel lifted with weight on the ball of the foot. Position the other leg far ahead so that when you bend your knee, it stays over the foot not extending past it. Balancing on the ball of the foot at the back, lower your body down and then lift your arms up towards the sky. Look straight ahead or up if your neck feels comfortable. Stay in the posture for 15-30 seconds, then relax and change legs.

5. Bridge Pose

Also known as Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

The thyroid glands get a massage during this pose and release hormones that kickstart one’s metabolism.Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

How to Lie on your back with your knees bent and position your feet flat on the floor hip-width apart. Slide the arms alongside the body and lightly touch your heels with your fingertips. Press your feet into the floor, inhales and lift your hips upward. Keep your arms underneath you and try to clasp your hands together. Hold this pose for 45 to 60 seconds and slowly lie flat again. Repeat a few more times.

6. Skull shining breathing

Also known as Kapalbhati Pranayam

Finish your yoga routine with five minutes of Baba Ramdev’s favourite breathing exercise. This technique can stimulate the functioning the endocrine organs which impact the metabolic rate.Kapalbhati Pranayam

How to Sit on the floor with folded legs. Keep the spine straight, close your eyes and place your palms on your knees. Now take a deep breath and exhale through your nose while pulling your stomach in towards your spine. Loosen your stomach muscles while breathing in and contract them again while exhaling. Continue at an easy pace.

Apart from these poses, you can also try these expert-backed poses to increase your metabolism!

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Shamlee Pathare

Shamlee Pathare

Shamlee seemed destined to take up a career in Yoga, having started practicing the discipline at the tender age of 3. She completed her Master's and her Bachelor's degrees in Yoga Therapy from the S-VYASA University. A specialist in Diabetes and Stress Management, Shamlee has conducted research on how Yoga aids individuals with common ailments at AIIMS, New Delhi. A former member of the Indian Yoga team, she is presently a Yoga Team Lead at HealthifyMe. Shamlee believes Yoga is the answer to any individual's health issues, whether they are physical or mental.

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Comments 15

  1. Brijesh Yadav says:
    1 year ago

    Great article

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  2. shanmugam Balasubramaniyan says:
    1 year ago

    Usefull

    Reply
  3. Akshayaa says:
    2 years ago

    Very clear and beautifully explained about the benefits of these asanas.

    Reply
  4. Manoj kumar says:
    2 years ago

    Good

    Reply
  5. K Sanjeeva Reddy says:
    2 years ago

    Useful

    Reply
  6. Arunkumar Ranganathan says:
    2 years ago

    It was good . But slight knee pain

    Reply
  7. Nareswar barman says:
    3 years ago

    Really good tips. I am doing some of these asanas since last 42 years. Very effective asanas. Thank you for your proper demonstration. Keep it up.

    Reply
  8. Zanofer says:
    3 years ago

    I have a rehmutiod arthritis last 10 years my age is 28 plz suggest me some diet tips and yoga …my weight is 81 and my height is 5:7 inch

    Reply
  9. जीतेश चौधरी says:
    3 years ago

    Mere hight Kaise Badi badegi

    Reply
  10. Pushpanjali says:
    3 years ago

    That was beautifully explained. Thank u…

    Reply
  11. Jayeeta says:
    3 years ago

    Useful and relaxing

    Reply
  12. ss.sagor says:
    3 years ago

    useful

    Reply
  13. Anil says:
    4 years ago

    Useful tips

    Reply
  14. Yogesh Singh says:
    5 years ago

    Excellent tips

    Reply
  15. Kamal says:
    7 years ago

    Very useful

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