Try these 5 morning yoga asanas to help you lose weight

Digital Desk: Most of us relate yoga to meditation and mindfulness. Yoga is all about taking things gently and carefully, so it can never be used as a weight loss method. However, that is not the case. If yoga is practiced correctly and persistently, it can yield rapid results. It also quickly burns calories while enhancing your physical and mental health.

A great way to increase your metabolism and encourage weight loss is to practice yoga first thing in the morning. Here are five-morning positions from yoga that can help you lose weight:

Sun Salutations: Sun Salutations, also known as Surya Namaskar, is a series of flowing poses that are used to warm up the body, improve flexibility, and develop strength. They can assist in calorie burning and involve several muscle groups. To rev up your metabolism, do a few Sun Salutations.

Boat Pose (Navasana): Boat Pose works the abdominal muscles as well as other core muscles. It improves digestion and aids in abdominal toning. Lean back slightly while you sit on the floor with your legs outstretched. Lift your legs while maintaining a straight line. Put your weight on your sitting bones and extend your arms forward.

The Warrior II pose: also known as Virabhadrasana II, is a challenging standing posture that strengthens the hips, legs, and core. The right foot should be turned out and the right knee bent as you stand with your feet wide apart. Hold the position for several breaths while extending your arms out to the sides and focusing your attention on your right hand. On the other side, repeat.

Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana): Glutes, hamstrings, and lower back are worked out in Bridge Pose. Knees bowed, feet flat on the floor, and in a backward position. Pinch your glutes and raise your hips off the ground by pressing your feet firmly into the ground. Lift your chest higher by placing your hands together below your body and driving your arms into the earth.

Plank: This full-body exercise works the legs, arms, shoulders, and core. Begin by doing a push-up with your hands right beneath your shoulders. Hold the posture for as long as you can by engaging your core and keeping your body in a straight line. As you gain strength, gradually extend the duration.