| Many of my women friends, especially those with | | | | or posture like a cobra; and many more asanas which |
| babies, say that losing fat in the tummy area is the | | | | help tone the tummy area. |
| toughest. I am sure; each one of us has struggled to | | | | You could then proceed to the Pranayam, which are |
| lose tummy flab. It seems that when one gains weight, | | | | asanas that regulate one's breathing. Anuloma Viloma |
| even a small amount, it all seems to go to the waist | | | | (alternate nostril breathing) and Kapalabhati (breath |
| area. And, when one loses weight, this seems to be | | | | cleaning), if done regularly help regulate your |
| the most problematic area from where the flab just | | | | respiratory system, and those suffering from allergies |
| refuses to go. | | | | would feel a remarkable change. Kapalabhati is |
| My advice to all women wanting to lose tummy flab is | | | | extremely effective in helping one lose stomach fat |
| to try Yoga. I know you expected aerobics, strength | | | | and fat around the abdominal organs. You can actually |
| training, or Power Yoga as a possible solution. | | | | feel your tummy tighten! There are other Pranayams, |
| However, I am talking about Yoga, the way it has | | | | which can be done depending upon your requirements. |
| been practiced since its origin thousands of years ago | | | | Always round up your Yoga routine by meditation and |
| in India. Yoga is a complete exercise system, which | | | | chanting which help cool the body down and provide |
| builds strength, immunity, takes care of mental stress, | | | | deep relaxation. Finish with Shavasana, which relaxes |
| and gives a great shape to your body. | | | | each part of your body. You emerge refreshed, |
| Specifically for tummy flab, yoga is extremely | | | | relaxed, and energized to face the world. |
| beneficial. Yoga is gentle on all organs and joints of the | | | | Yoga is best done on an empty stomach and early in |
| body and can be safely done even by women who | | | | the morning. But, it can be done later in the day as well. |
| have undergone C-sections. A simple regimen could | | | | Like any other exercise routine, stick with the schedule |
| begin with loosening exercises of the joints. It is very | | | | for at least a couple of months to see tangible results. I |
| beneficial to do Surya Namaskar, which exercises | | | | can vouch for its effectiveness, personally. |
| almost all the muscles in the body and builds strength | | | | I do suggest that you join a Yoga class initially to |
| especially in the core trunk area, tummy, and the spinal | | | | understand the correct techniques of doing the various |
| region. As you progress, you can increase the number | | | | asanas or postures. Later, you can do them at home. |
| of Surya Namaskars done everyday. | | | | Trust me, Yoga can take you along the path of good |
| You could follow this with asanas or postures like | | | | health mentally and physically, and you will see that jelly |
| Trikonasan or triangular posture; Pavanmuktasana or | | | | belly disappearing too! |
| the posture which helps you relieve gas; Bhujangasana | | | | |