{"id":135792,"date":"2025-09-14T01:27:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T01:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/135792\/"},"modified":"2025-09-14T01:27:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T01:27:09","slug":"6-yoga-poses-that-shrink-belly-fat-and-tighten-your-core","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/135792\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Yoga Poses That Shrink Belly Fat and Tighten Your Core"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you seek a meditative escape or a toned physique, yoga<\/a> has something special to offer everyone. It\u2019s an incredible way to sync up with your breathing while adding more movement to your day. And if you haven\u2019t yet weaved yoga into your weight-loss routine, now is the perfect time to get started. We spoke with fitness pros who share the only yoga exercises you need to melt belly fat<\/a> and tighten your core.<\/p>\n

Yoga and Weight Loss<\/p>\n

Yoga may not be the first exercise that comes to mind for weight loss<\/a>. But research<\/a> published in Obesity Science & Practice shows that a regular yoga practice can substantially reduce body mass index (BMI). Another study<\/a> found that those who practice yoga tend to experience fewer cravings, less stress eating, and overall more mindful eating habits.<\/p>\n

Among yoga\u2019s many health benefits, there\u2019s a little-known secret: Some yoga poses are powerhouses for sculpting and strengthening the abdominal region. The best part? You don\u2019t need to contort into every pose imaginable or have gymnast-level flexibility to reap the benefits. Just a handful of common moves will do the trick. However, it\u2019s important to note that doing yoga alone won\u2019t help you shrink belly fat. Implementing additional healthy lifestyle habits into your regimen is key.<\/p>\n

Jesse Zucker, CPT, NCSF certified personal trainer and certified yoga instructor at Barbend<\/a>, tells us, \u201cIf you want to lose fat from your belly, it\u2019s important to eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, manage stress, and sleep well. You can\u2019t target spots on your body to lose fat, but you can do these yoga poses to build your ab muscles and core strength. These poses work multiple muscle groups to raise your heart rate and burn more calories. Your hard-earned muscles will show when you lose fat by eating in a calorie deficit.\u201d6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re new to yoga or a seasoned yogi looking to refine your routine, the following moves are killer for tightening your tummy.<\/p>\n

6 Yoga Exercises To Melt Belly Fat<\/p>\n

\u201cUnlike crunches or high-intensity ab workouts, yoga integrates breath, alignment, and mindfulness, making it safer for the spine and more effective at engaging deep stabilizers,\u201d explains Karen Ann Canham, CEO and founder of Karen Ann Wellness<\/a>. \u201cThese movements can be done daily or a few times per week, with consistency and mindful breath creating the best results.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tBoat Pose<\/p>\n

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\u201cBoat pose is performed on the floor, balancing on your tailbone with your torso and legs lifted off the ground,\u201d says Zucker. \u201cHolding this position works your abs to keep your torso up, spine straight, and legs lifted.\u201d<\/p>\n

Begin seated on the ground, knees bent and feet flat.
\nPlace your hands behind your thighs for support.
\nLean back slightly while maintaining a tall posture.
\nLift your feet off the ground to form a \u201cV\u201d shape with your body.
\nExtend your arms ahead of you.
\nComplete 3 sets of 30-second holds.
\nTo increase the challenge, begin in boat pose, lower to a hollow body hold, and return to boat pose. Perform 3 sets of 10 reps of this advanced variation.<\/p>\n

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\tPlank Pose<\/p>\n

\u201cPlank pose is a powerful full-body pose that works your entire core while strengthening your upper and lower body at the same time,\u201d Zucker points out.<\/p>\n

Place your hands under your shoulders.
\nPress into the pads of your fingers and hug your inner arm toward your armpit.
\nWalk your feet out to hip-width.
\nEngage your abs, squeeze your buttocks, and pull upward through your quads.
\nHold the position.
\nPerform 3 sets of 30 to 45-second holds.<\/p>\n

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\tSide Plank Pose<\/p>\n

The side plank challenges more than your balance\u2014it also targets your obliques (side abs), contributing to a well-defined waist.<\/p>\n

\u201cSide plank pose strengthens one side at a time while working one arm at a time,\u201d explains Zucker.<\/p>\n

Begin by lying on your side and placing your elbow below your shoulder.
\nYour feet should be stacked.
\nLift your hips off the floor so that your body forms a straight line from your head to your feet.
\nComplete 3 sets of 20 to 30-second holds per side.<\/p>\n

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\tBridge Pose<\/p>\n

Known mainly for its spine and hip-stretching benefits, the bridge pose is a sneaky belly fat blaster. As you lift your hips toward the ceiling, your core is actively engaged, ensuring those abs get the workout they deserve.<\/p>\n

\u201cBridge pose is often cued as a backbend in yoga, but it\u2019s also a great core and glutes exercise,\u201d Zucker says. \u201cThis pose works your lower body in addition to your abs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lie flat on your back with bent knees, feet hip-width apart on the floor.
\nPress through your heels to lift your hips until your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
\nSqueeze your buttocks, holding at the top for 30 seconds.
\nLower your hips back to the start position.
\nComplete 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps.<\/p>\n

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\tChair Pose<\/p>\n

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\u201cChair pose will work your entire body while strengthening your abs,\u201d Zucker notes. \u201cYou\u2019re holding the bottom of a squat position and using your ab muscles to lift your torso and spine straight. It\u2019s a major workout for your lower body. Also, supporting your weight will raise your heart rate, leading to a greater calorie burn.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stand tall, feet hip-width apart, arms at your sides.
\nBreathe in as you lift both arms overhead.
\nBreathe out as you bend your knees and press your hips back as if you\u2019re sitting in a chair.
\nMaintain a tall chest.
\nComplete 3 sets of 30 to 45-second holds.<\/p>\n

\tCobra Pose With Lift<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis move strengthens the lower abdominals and supports spinal health,\u201d says Canham.<\/p>\n

Lie face-down on a workout mat, legs extended straight behind you.
\nPlace your hands under your shoulders, keeping your elbows close to the sides of your body and forehead resting on the mat.
\nBreathe in as you press the tops of your feet and thighs into the ground.
\nLift your chest off the floor, rolling your shoulders back.
\nKeep your chest lifted and belly engaged for 10 to 12 seconds, repeating for 2 sets.<\/p>\n

Alexa Mellardo<\/p>\n

\t\tAlexa is a content strategist, editor, and writer based in Greenwich, Connecticut. She has 11+ years of experience creating content for travel, lifestyle, fitness, wellness, F&B, home, and celeb news publications.\t\t\t\t\tRead more about Alexa <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Whether you seek a meditative escape or a toned physique, yoga has something special to offer everyone. It\u2019s…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":135793,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[9133,1167,6647,102,1168,56,54,55,1169],"class_list":{"0":"post-135792","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fitness","8":"tag-belly-fat","9":"tag-exercise","10":"tag-fitness","11":"tag-health","12":"tag-how-to-lose-belly-fat","13":"tag-uk","14":"tag-united-kingdom","15":"tag-unitedkingdom","16":"tag-workouts"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/135792","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=135792"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/135792\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/135793"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=135792"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=135792"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=135792"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}