it is widely accepted that  Yoga is great for getting into shape and toning your body, just look at people like Geri Halliwell and Madonna. as well as toning, there are key Yoga weight loss positions that can help you get results much quicker.

As you may know, there are different levels of difficulty, so if you are a beginner, don’t try to attempt something too advanced, it’s not all about standing on your head.

Just by following some of the positions outlined below on a regular basis can give you visible results reasonably quickly, especially if combined with healthy eating and exercise.

The Plank Position

This is a classic Yoga position which isn’t complicated, but the nature of the exercise will guarantee you will burn calories. You also don’t have to do it for a long period of time per session.

Start by getting into a position similar to doing press-ups (you may wish to use a mat if you are doing this on a hard surface). however, rather than pushing up with your hands, you are going to support your body with your forearms laying flat on the floor.

You then raise your body off the ground, but rather than sticking your bum / butt in the air, try and keep your body in a straight line, parallel to the ground – the only parts touching the ground should be your forearms and your toes.

Make sure you maintain a steady and relaxed breathing pattern throughout, it is easy to forget this resulting you in holding your breath instead. Count slowly up to 12 before bringing yourself back to the ground, try not to crash and flop on the floor but do it in a controlled manner.

When doing shorter bursts like this, try and repeat the whole pattern 5-10 times. as you build your strength and stamina over time, do less repetitions, but hold each position for a longer period of time. it will help if you have a stop watch to time each position.

The Chair Position

This is another great fat burning exercise, which fortunately isn’t complicated, and can be practiced anywhere, even without the need for a mat as you perform the exercise standing up.

Start by standing up straight with your feet and legs together. however, while your toes are touching each other, make sure there is about an inch gap between your heels, your hands resting by your sides.

Then slowly bend your knees so that your knees are in front of your feet, your body will be leaning forward at 45 degrees (between upright and horizontal to the ground). Then, with your hands open and fingers together, raise your arms so that they are above your head, or as high as possible. as you become more advanced, you can try doing this with your hands pressed together.

Hold this position as long as possible, and try to slowly push your weight further down towards your knees, and the ground. Once you feel the burning and you can’t hold it any longer, slowly bring your arms back down to your side and stand back up into an upright position. Repeat this whole pattern 10 times. however, make sure you don’t push yourself too much, especially if you experience any back pain.

Just by alternating between these two basic exercises, you can get a good, all-body workout. it is much more important to do these exercises little and often, rather than doing them to an extreme measure just once a week. this way, not only will you see physical results quickly, the consistency will ensure you enjoy the long term benefits too.  We hope these yoga weight loss positions will inspire you to have a go yourself.

Yoga Weight Loss Positions