Five Yoga Poses to Lose Belly Fat After Pregnancy

Despite the widespread misconception that having a Cesarean section may make it more difficult for women to lose their postpartum tummy fat, doing certain yoga positions might help you lose weight. With these workouts, new moms may strengthen their core or abdominal muscles even after undergoing significant surgery to the stomach region. Now, let’s explore five yoga positions that might aid in decreasing the pouch that appears after giving birth.

DANDASANA CHATURANGA OR PLANK POSE
Plank posture, also known as Chaturanga Dandasana, is praised for using many muscle groups and is one of the best yoga poses for weight reduction. This position tones the belly while strengthening the arms, wrists, and core. Moreover, it strengthens total body stability and corrects posture. Place your forearms on the floor with your elbows just behind your shoulders to do this posture. Keep your body in a straight line from your head to your heels and contract your core. For best results, try holding this stance for at least 50–60 seconds.

ADHO MUKHA SVANASANA OR DOWNWARD DOG POSE
There are several advantages to this full-body stretch stance, which stretches the lower body, including the calves, hamstrings, and ankles. It also activates the middle and strengthens the upper body, which promotes the development of strong abdominal muscles. Raise your hips as high as you can while keeping your arms and legs straight to complete this position. Make sure your head is between your arms and your heels are planted firmly. To get the benefits of this stance, try holding it for at least 30 seconds.

BIRD DOG POSE OR PARSVA BALASANA SWISS BALL
You can strengthen the muscles in your upper back, glutes, and spine with this workout. Additionally, it helps to improve posture, stabilize the body, and relieve lower back pain—a common side effect of pregnancy—all of which are enhanced by it. You’ll need an exercise ball to do this activity. Lay on top of the ball with your body in a straight line, the ball supporting your torso. Make sure your toes are in contact with the ground and place your hands flat on the floor. Keep your eyes on the floor as you simultaneously raise and extend your right arm and left foot. After one or two seconds, hold this posture and then repeat with the other foot and arm. For this exercise to be beneficial, try to complete at least 5 repetitions.

POSE OF CAT-COW OR BITILASANA
This position improves spinal mobility, strengthens the core, and supports your back muscles. Additionally, it promotes relaxation and enhances blood flow. Place your hands behind your shoulders and your knees beneath your hips to begin. Take a breath, raising your head and tailbone, and arching your back. Exhale, drawing your navel in, rounding your spine, and tucking your chin and tailbone in. Do it ten times over.

Bridge Point or Southeast Bank
This exercise tones the pelvic floor and lower abdomen in addition to strengthening the legs, hips, and upper and lower back. Lay on your back with your legs bent and your feet flat on the floor to do this posture. Raise your hips and tuck your shoulders into the mat. Hold this posture for five breaths.