Pose 1: Pranamasana (Prayer Pose)
Begin by standing at the edge of your mat with your feet together. Inhale and lift your arms overhead, palms pressed together in a prayer position.
Benefits: This pose helps in centering your mind, promoting focus, and preparing you for the sequence ahead.
Pose 2: Hasta Uttanasana (Raised Arms Pose)
Exhale and extend your arms backward while gently arching your back. Keep your biceps close to your ears.
Benefits: Stretches the abdominal muscles and improves flexibility in the spine, promoting better digestion.
Pose 3: Hastapadasana (Standing Forward Bend)
Inhale and bend forward from the waist, bringing your hands to the floor beside your feet. Try to touch your forehead to your knees.
Benefits: This forward bend activates the abdominal muscles, aiding in digestion and toning the belly.
Pose 4: Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose)
Step your right leg back into a lunge position, with the left knee bent and hands on either side of the left foot. Look up.
Benefits:Engages the core and strengthens abdominal muscles while stretching the hip flexors.
Pose 5: Dandasana (Plank Pose)
Move from the equestrian pose into a plank position. Ensure your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
Benefits: Plank activates the entire core, including the abdominal muscles, helping to build strength and stability.
Pose 6: Ashtanga Namaskara (Eight-Limbed Salutation)
Lower your knees, chest, and chin to the floor, keeping your hips elevated. Elbows should be close to the body.
Benefits:Strengthens the muscles around the abdomen and tones the belly.
Pose 7: Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
Inhale as you lift your chest into a gentle backbend, keeping your hands below your shoulders.
Benefits: Strengthens the entire back and tones the abdominal muscles.
Pose 8: Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog)
Exhale, tuck your toes, and lift your hips towards the ceiling, forming an inverted V-shape.
Benefits: Engages the core, particularly the lower abdominals, while stretching and strengthening the entire body.
