Yoga For Thighs And Butt - 2

Now continuing the yoga poses for reducing thighs and buttocks ,will go to the next poses. So keep reading........and keep practicing..

1.Three-legged Dog Pose(Tri Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana):

It will open your hips and work on your balancing abilities.

Do not practice Three-Legged Downward-Facing Dog if you have severe carpal tunnel syndrome or are in late-term pregnancy. It should also be avoided by those with injuries to the back, arms, or shoulders; and by those with high blood pressure, eye or inner ear infections.

• Start with the downward dog pose.
• Lift your right leg high up in the air supporting yourself on two hands and your left leg.
• Hold for five breaths, put your leg down and repeat with the other leg too.

2.Reverse Warrior or Crescent Moon Pose(Ardha Chandrasana):

It is an energizing pose that opens and stretches the sides of the body.It Strengthens the legs, improves the flexibility of the spine.Concentrate on lengthening the body rather than stretching as far as possible. 

• Start off by standing in Warrior II position.
• Now gently arch your torso backwards and place your left hand over the back of your left leg.
• Raise the right hand over your head and hold for five breaths while repeating with the other side.

Precautions - Lower back or shoulder problems.

3. Locust Pose(Shalabhasana):

The Locust Pose strengthens the abdominal muscles as well as the legs and arms, relieves stress, and improves posture. 

Locust Pose is an intermediate backbend that tones and strengthens the entire back of the body. The Sanskrit name for the pose, “Salabhasana” (shah-lah-BAHS-uh-nuh), comes from two words:

“Salabha,” which means “locust” or "grasshopper".

“Asana,” which means “pose”.

Do not practice this pose if you are currently experiencing headaches. Also avoid this pose if you have a recent or chronic back or neck injury.

	STEP 1: Lie on your stomach with your arms alongside your body, palms facing up. Your forehead rests on the floor.
	STEP 2: Gently lift your head.
	STEP 3: Lift your head, upper torso, and arms.
	STEP 4: Lift your legs. Keep your arms parallel to the floor. You will be resting on your abdomen and lower ribs. Stay on this position for about a minute.

4.Extended Hand to Toe(Utthita Hasta Padangustasana):

(oo-TEE-tah HAHS-tuh pahd-ahng-goosh-TAHS-uh-nuh), comes from five words:

"Utthita" — meaning "extended"
"Hasta"— meaning "hand"
“Pada” — meaning “foot”
“Angusta” — meaning “big toe”
“Asana” — meaning “pose”

This pose also goes by various English translations: "Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose," "Standing Hand to Big Toe Pose," "Big Toe Hold," "Standing Big Toe Pose,” and others.The big toe of the extended foot plays a major role in this pose.This pose strengthens and stretches the legs and ankles. It deeply stretches the hamstrings (the back thigh muscles), while gently opening the hips, shoulders, and arms. This pose challenges and improves your sense of balance, which in turn develops greater concentration and focus.

• Stand with your spine straight, feet together and hands on your waist.
• Lift your right leg straight up with your left leg’s support.
• Hold for a few breaths and repeat with the other leg.

Do not practice this pose if you have a recent or chronic ankle or low back injury.

5. Deep Squats(Malasana):

Squat pose pose helps to open up the hips, groin and inner thighs and stretch the ankles and feet.This is very good for thighs and buttocks.If done properly and consistently, the most noticeable benefits include:

Stronger legs, feet, calves and ankles
Relief of lower back pain
Open hips, ankles, groin and Achilles

 Use caution if you have problems with knees or hips.

• Stand with both your feet about 12 inches apart and bring the arms in front of you with palms facing the ground.
• Now squat down with a deep inhalation, while you bend down ensure your knees are forming a 90 degrees angle allowing you to dip down in the position.
• Get back immediately to standing position while exhaling and repeat again.