Beat Belly Fat and Joint Pain: Are you struggling to reduce belly fat and simultaneously battling increasing knee pain? There’s a single, special yoga pose that can offer relief for both issues.
Shedding excess fat around the abdomen and waist becomes notoriously difficult once it starts accumulating. Unfortunately, these are the very areas where fat layers tend to build up fastest. Medical experts emphasize that both a deficiency and an excess of hormones are detrimental to the body. Unhealthy dietary habits, Type-2 diabetes, and inflammatory conditions play a significant role in the excessive fat deposition around the stomach and waist. Hormonal imbalances are also frequently to blame.
To tackle these problems, relying solely on medication is not enough; regular physical exercise is essential. If you are unsure what kind of exercise is appropriate, consider practicing a specific yoga posture that can help reduce belly fat while simultaneously alleviating aches and pains throughout your body.
While the full Chakrasana (Wheel Pose) is quite complex, you can practice the simpler Tiryaka Chakrasana (Swaying Wheel Pose) instead. This pose is excellent for stretching the abdominal and waist regions.
How to Practice Tiryaka Chakrasana (Swaying Wheel Pose):
Starting Position: Stand straight on your mat with your feet hip-width apart. Maintain a normal breathing rhythm.
Hand Placement: Extend both arms straight out in front of you. Interlock your fingers together. Your back should remain straight, and avoid bending at the waist in this step.
Inhale and Lift: While inhaling, keep your fingers interlocked and raise both hands up over your head.
Exhale and Bend Forward: While exhaling, bend forward at the hips. Bend your waist so that the upper half of your body forms a right angle (90 degrees) with your legs.
Twist and Sway: In this bent-forward position, keep your hands interlocked and twist your torso once to the right and then once to the left.
Hold and Return: Remain in this position for about 20 seconds, then slowly return to your starting standing position.
Benefits of Regular Practice:
Pain Relief: Consistent practice helps reduce pain in the shoulders and back.
Targeted Toning: The pose effectively stretches and tones the muscles of the waist and abdomen, aiding in fat reduction.
Mobility and Strength: It makes the spine more flexible and increases muscle strength overall.
Circulation and Heart Health: It promotes proper blood circulation throughout the body, benefiting heart health.
Aches and Pains: It offers relief and healing from various bodily aches and pains.
Who Should Avoid This Pose?
Individuals who have undergone spinal surgery should not perform this pose.
Those with Slipped Disc problems should refrain from practicing it.
Pregnant women should not attempt this posture without consulting a certified instructor.
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