Your metabolism is like a car’s engine that can make or break it’s mileage. An efficient engine makes for great mileage and lesser fuel consumption, while a damaged one might lead to a bad average and increase the money you shell out on fuel.
Now, your metabolism is mainly responsible for determining how much of the energy released by the food you eat can be utilized in performing different bodily functions (such as pumping blood into your heat, breathing, digestion, and so on) as well as during physical activities (sitting, standing, walking, running, working out, etc.). A fast metabolism can ensure a greater calorie burn and thus, a faster weight loss. A slow metabolism, on the other hand, can lead to utilization of fewer calories for these processes and thus lead to slower weight loss.
If you’re wondering what could lead to this fateful slowdown of your metabolism, Ms. Shraddha Iyer, master yoga instructor at Sarva and Diva Yoga, Mumbai, blames lack of sleep, less consumption of protein, lack of physical activity, and unhealthy eating habits for this.
However, Iyer is also quick to offer a solution to this problem in the form of these seven yoga poses that you can practice regularly to boost your metabolism and accelerate your weight-loss:
1. Trikonasana
Contraindication: People suffering from loose motions, chronic headaches, stomach pain, low blood pressure, and/ or heart diseases should avoid this asana.
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2. Marichyasana
Contraindication: People with severe knee, back, and spine injury should avoid this asana. People with any recent surgeries in the stomach or back should also refrain.
3. Shalabasana
Contraindication: People with back and hip injury/pain/a recent sugery as well as those suffering from high blood pressure, and heart issues should avoid this asana.
4. Janushirshasana
Contraindication: People with severe knee, back and spine injury or those who’ve recently had a spine/stomach surgery should avoid this asana.
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5. Ustrasana
Contraindication: People with knee issues can cushion their knees with the help of a towel while practicing this asana. People with hernia or recent back or stomach injuries or surgeries should avoid this asana.
6. Sarvangasana
Contraindication: Avoid this asana if you have high blood pressure or cervical issues.
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7. Halasana
Contraindication: Avoid this asana if you have, high blood pressure or any cervical or back issues.
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