Upavistha Konasana (The Seated wide Angle Pose) for Belly fat

Upavistha Konasana (The Seated wide Angle Pose) 

for Belly fat

The Seated Wide Angle Pose is known as Upavistha Konasana in Sanskrit. "Upavistha" means 'seated or sitting'. "Kona" means 'Angle' and "Asana" means 'posture' or pose. The Seated Wide Angle Pose opens up the hips and stretches out both the hamstrings,the inner thighs, back and shoulders. The Pose also improves circulation in the entire pelvic and abdominal areas and is an excellent workout for overall flexibility.


Step-By-Step:

Sit down on the floor with  your legs outstretched and spread apart as far as possible.

Inhale, raise the both hands up above the head.

Exhale, bend forward and grab hold of your left toe with your left hand and right toe with your right hand.

Try to bring your forehead to the floor in between the knees,keep both knees straight.

Hold the pose for 5 breaths.

Inhale, raise your both hands and head up

Exhale,release both hands on the floor next to the thighs.


Benefits:

Stretching hamstring muscles and increasing flexibility in the hip joints and spine.

Toning and massaging the entire abdominal and pelvic region.

Removing excess weight in abdominal area and stimulating circulation to the nerves and muscles of the spine.

This posture relaxes your body and calms your brain.

It helps to cure and relieve sciatica and arthritis.

This pose also detoxifies the kidneys.

Your core muscles are activated.

Please Note:

People suffering from slipped disc,sciatica or hernia should not practice this posture.

Avoid doing this asana if you have a pull or tear in your groin or hamstring, or if you are pregnant, have an injury in the lower back, or a herniated disk.

If you have pain in your lower back, sit on a blanket or a block while you do this asana.