How To Get a Slim Waist-Line

A slim waist-line is a dream for many. Getting a bulging belly and waistline is easy but getting off it is not as easy. So, are you struggling with fitting into your old jeans because your waist got a little wider? Are you irritated with the extra fat around your waist-line? Well, worry not because here we have 5 yoga poses and workouts that can give you your dream slim waist-line. Yoga and workout to slim your waist-line which will take only 30 minutes every day. Putting some extra effort is required if you are serious about getting that snitched waist.

Also eating a healthy diet along with this workout and yoga is very important to get quicker results. You can either do yoga or workout or both every day. As a beginner starting with yoga will be an ideal way. Since your body will get more flexible and more used to working out. Also, remember to stretch before you start doing any of these exercises.

Yoga Poses For a Slim Waist-Line

Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)

To do Trikonasana, stand on a mat straight and separate your feet wide apart, comfortably. Turn your right foot 90 degrees and left foot by 15 degrees. Align the center of the right heel with the center of the arch of the left foot. Make sure the weight of your body is equally balanced on your feet.

Now, inhale deeply and when you exhale, bend your body towards the right, downwards from the hips. Do this without hampering the feet movement; they should be in their initial position. Keeping the waist straight allows the left hand to go up in the air and right hand to touch the ground. Make sure your hands are in a straight line. Inhale and come up and repeat the same on the other side.

Parivritta Sukhasana (Easy Seated Twist Pose)

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This yoga asana is based on the easy seated pose called Sukhasana.

To do this yoga posture sit on your yoga mat with your legs extended. Now fold your legs in a crossed leg position. Sit in this position with a straight spine and back erected and breathe normally.

Now place your right hand at the back on the ground near your right hips with fingers pointing outwards. Inhale as you take the hand back and exhale with bending your upper body towards the right, along with the neck. Simultaneously, move your left hand towards the right knee. Exhale when you twist your torso. Turn your neck after your shoulders. Stay in this position as long as you are comfortable and slowly come back to the original position. Repeat on the left side.

Navasana (Boat Pose)

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To do Navasana, first sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you. Now press your hands on the ground behind your hips, fingers pointing towards the feet. Strengthen your arms and lean back a little. Make sure your back is straight and continue to lengthen the front of the torso and inhale. Sit on your sitting bones and tailbone than exhale and bend your knees together. Lift your feet off the floor.

If you are able to balance this position then straighten your knees. Stretch your arms out alongside the legs and parallel to the floor. Keep the lower belly flat and tight since this will help you balance better. Slowly come back to the starting position and repeat. You can do 10 reps of this.

Workouts For a Slim Waist-Line

Plank For a Slim Waist-Line

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Plank fold is an excellent core body workout.

To do a plank first sit with your knees folded than bend your upper torso forward. Place your forearms on the floor; align your elbows with 90 degrees to the shoulders. Your arms should be shoulder-width distance. Stretch your knees back and straighten your body. Make your body parallel to the ground and your arms parallel to your body.

Correct the neck and spine by looking at one spot around 30 centimeters before the hands on the floor. Keep your focus and pay attention that your head is aligned with your back. Hold this position for 20 seconds in the beginning. Later on, you can increase by 10seconds every time. You do 3 – 5 reps of these.

Standing Cross-Crunches For a Slim Waist-Line

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This workout focuses on the abs, oblique and hip flexors. It’s also a great cardio workout.

To do this workout, stand straight on your mat with your feet hip-width apart. And place your hands behind the head. Now bend your left hand and bring your right knee towards the left elbow. Move your torso while doing this to make your knee and elbow meet. Get back to the initial position and repeat on the other side. Repeat this for 20 – 30 times.

Triangle Crunch For A Slim Waist-Line

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The triangle crunch is great to work out your obliques. 

As an initial position kneel on the yoga mat with your right knee and extend your leg. Place your right hand on the mat and your left hand behind your head. Now bring the left leg towards the left elbow and crunch. Hold this position for 1- 2 seconds and slowly return back. But don’t extend your left leg completely; hold it up in the air. Repeat 20 – 30 times for each side. Try to keep your balance steady by keeping your core tight. This will enhance the workout more.

Windshield Wipers Crunches For a Slim Waist-Line

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This workout is great for sculpting your abs, obliques and lower back.

For the initial position lie on your back and put your arms straight to the sides on the floor. Lift your legs and bend your knees at 90 degrees angle. Now start by rotating your legs to the left side but don’t let the leg touch the floor. Hold the position for a couple of seconds and return back to the initial position slowly. Repeat the same on the right side too. Repeat 30 times, 15 on each side.

In all the workouts keep your core tight since this will help work the muscles more and burn more fats. Also doing them 5 – 6 times a week will help you get fast results.

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