The model-like sleek neck looks sexier and pleasing to the eyes. Everything from necklaces to off-shoulder dresses fits great on someone who has a defined collarbone. Yoga not only builds a robust immune system and flexibility but improves your figure and posture too. Having a visible or prominent collarbone is deemed to be one of the most desirable body features. Well, if that’s something you’re looking forward to, there are certain yoga poses that can help you burn neck fat and get that toned chest, shoulders, and collarbone.
Health Shots got in touch with Shilpa Gowder, Yoga Coach, Fittr, who rolled out some easy but effective yoga poses that accentuate the collarbone.
These yoga poses will give you a defined collarbone and toned neck:
Easy Peacock Pose
Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
Take a deep breath in and link your fingers together behind your back.
Breathe out and move your arms away from the back and position your shoulder blades to point at each other. Gently, arch your back.
Inhale and bend forwards while keeping your back straight and fingers interlogged. Stretch your arms away from your back.
Hold the position for 10-15 seconds.
Release, exhale and slowly rise.
Plank Pose
Lie on your stomach.
Bring your hands towards your shoulders and keep your palms on the ground.
Breathe in and push up your body to form a straight line. Arms shall be perpendicular to the ground and shoulders are right over your wrists and your body is parallel to the floor.
Hold the pose for a minute and continue breathing.
Exhale and slowly come back to a sitting position.
To get defined collarbones, make friends with plank pose. Image courtesy: Shutterstock
Standing Backward Bend
Stand straight with arms along the body and feet together, balancing your weight equally on them.
Take a breath in and extend your arms overhead.
Exhaling, gently bend backwards. Push your pelvis forward and keep the arms in line with your ears, keeping your elbows and knees straight. Lift your chest towards the ceiling.
Hold for 30-50 seconds.
Breathe in and gently pull your body upwards. Bring the arms down and relax.