This asana is very effective for weight loss. It tones and strengthens the hamstrings, glutes, quads, thighs, calf muscles, and ankles. It also engages the lower back, abdomen, chest, and diaphragm, instilling spinal flexibility, and agility.
Toned Arms
Sphinx Pose (Salamba Bhujangasana)
Salamba Bhujangasana or the Sphinx Pose is a classic backbend that opens up the chest and expands the lungs while simultaneously stimulating the lower back area. Since this pose is done on the forearms instead of the palms, it’s suitable for even those with wrist injuries or carpal tunnel syndrome.
Side Plank Pose (Vasisthasana)
Vasisthasana tones and strengthens the wrists, biceps, triceps, forearms, shoulders, spine, and core muscles. It also engages the glutes, quads, calf muscles, and hamstrings, improving the strength in the lower body.
Side Crane or Crow Pose (Parsva Bakasana)
Parsva Bakasana (Side Crane or Crow Pose) is a powerful arm balancing asana that tones and strengthens the wrists, arms, biceps, triceps, shoulders, and neck. It also works on the core muscles and boosts the digestion and detoxification process.
Shoulder Pressing Pose (Bhujapidasana)
This asana strengthens the arms, shoulders, biceps, triceps, wrists, spine, glutes, thighs, hamstrings, and the abdominal area. It instills in the system, a strong sense of balance, coordination, and willpower.