Despite the various options for workouts available today, yoga remains to be the most trusted and…

Despite the various options for workouts available today, yoga remains to be the most trusted and effective in nourishing and toning the body as it works on strengthening the core. With leading a sedentary lifestyle, keeping irregular eating habits and having high-stress levels, there are greater chances of develpoing flab around the tummy. A well-balanced diet combined with a fitness routine can reduce excess belly fat to a large extent.

Here is a list of five yoga poses that are basic and can be practised by beginners also, to reduce that excess belly fat!

Tadasana Commonly known as the Mountain Pose, this asana is performed by keeping the feet flat, heels slightly spread out, and the big toes adjacently touching each other. Inhaling deeply, the hands are stretched upwards and the spine feels the stretch. You can lift your ankles and balance on the toes.

Considered to be a warm-up position, Tadasana improves blood circulation and activates the core and peripheral areas. This yoga pose improves your posture, firms the abdomen and buttocks, thighs, knees and ankles. On being performed regularly it would reduce the excessive fat from the belly.