Practising these yoga asanas will help boost metabolism and increase calorie burn

In an Instagram post, Sarvesh Shashi, Founder of Sarva Yoga Studios stressed the same and wrote, “Did you know a higher or fast metabolism can help you burn calories in a much more efficient way? Add these asanas to boost metabolism.”

Utkatasana

Also known as chair pose, the asana resembles a person seated on a chair. It helps stretch the spine, hips and chest muscles. It also strengthens the immune system and gives relief from back and joint pain. However, Akshar noted that those who experience significant lower back pain should avoid Utkatasana.

“If you have a knee injury or are experiencing severe pain in the knee area, please stay away from this position. If you have stomach acidity, gas, or bloating-related problems, avoid doing this,” he told indianexpress.com.

However, do not practice this pose if you have chronic knee pain, arthritis, sprained ankle, knee problems, headache or insomnia. (Source: Pixabay)

Steps:

*Start in Samasthithi.

*Raise your arms high and join your palms in the Namaste handshake at the Heart Chakra.

*Align your ankles and knees in a straight line.

*Direct your attention towards your palms.

*Bend your knees and slowly lower your pelvis.

*Keep your pelvis parallel to the floor while bending your knees at a 90-degree angle.

Anjaneyasana

Anjaneyasana is named after Lord Hanuman, the son of Anjani. It is also known as low-lunge pose or crescent moon pose. The asanas helps promote flexibility, burns fat, aids in better digestion, improves blood circulation and helps maintain proper metabolism. The backbend of the head and neck stretches the neck muscles and stimulates the thyroid gland, which regulate metabolism. Akshar advises to avoid this asana if you have an injury in your knees, groin area or your hamstrings. Pregnant women are advised against attempting this pose. 

The asanas helps promote flexibility, burns fat, aids in better digestion, improves blood circulation and helps maintain proper metabolism. (Source: Pixabay)

Steps:

*Slowly lean forward, position your right foot between your palms, then lower your left knee and point your toes out.

*Your thighs should be flat on the ground, and you should avoid leaning your upper body to the right.

*Lift the ball of your right foot off the floor and point your toes up.

*Slowly extend your right leg forward as much as you can.

*Form the namaste sign by raising your arms over your head and bringing your palms together.

*Your eyes and nose should be facing the sky as you extend your arms and gently arches your back.

*Hold the position for a moment and then switch to the other leg.

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