Be it a man suiting up for an event or a woman dressing up in a beautiful ensemble, one thing that ruins your A-game in a wink of an eye is your flabby tummy bulging out.

A flat tummy or a toned abdomen is often contemplated as a sign of a healthy body. And most people yearn for a waistline that does not embarrass them and allows them to walk with confidence and wear the outfit that they prefer without being conscious.

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But getting a flat tummy is no joke, more so when you are already captivated by the sedentary style of life. This lifestyle which lacks any form of workout, and comprises mostly unhealthy food habits, irregular sleep timings and stress contributes to a flabby belly, wider waist, and a higher incidence of health anomalies. Diminished abdominal stability and structure also steer towards poor posture, lower back pain, and sagging of abdominal muscles. Sometimes, even people following a healthy lifestyle and working out daily, find it extremely difficult to get rid of the stubborn belly fat.

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While several forms of workout have emerged with time, it is the age-old practice of yoga that rules out as the most trusted, effective and long-lasting method of nurturing and toning one’s body in a holistic sense. Practising yoga regularly aims the flab in the abdominal region, burns calories, makes your abdominal muscles more flexible, unwinds the mind and body and enhances overall metabolism. The key to getting a flatter belly and a well-toned physique is to combine yoga with a balanced diet and good sleep and food habits.

Well, getting a toned belly is not a dream anymore. We curated a list of 5 easy yogasanas to get rid of the annoying tummy fat for a more attractive appearance.

5 Best Yoga Poses To Flaunt A Flat Tummy

Tadasana ( Mountain Pose)

Stand upright on the ground, with the feet slightly apart and the heels touching each other. Keep the foot grounded at all times and your hands straight on either side of the body. Look ahead at a point and hold this posture for 5 minutes. Take a break for a minute and continue doing the other postures.

Benefits:

Being one of the easiest yoga postures, the mountain pose holds high importance in stretching all parts of the body. The elongation or stretch warms up the body to carry out the other postures following it. Regular practice makes the spine more flexible, strengthens the knees, thighs, and ankles and also gradually tones the tummy.

Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

Lie flat on your belly and keep your head on the ground. Place both your hands on either side of your shoulders with your palm touching the floor. Gradually, put pressure on your palms and push your body up from the torso while stretching your back and belly muscles. Straighten out your arms without any folding and keep your shoulder blades pressed against your back. Maintain your gaze at a point on the ceiling and stay in this posture for about 15-30 seconds and breathe out as you return to the initiating position.

Benefits:

The cobra poses not only tones the tummy but also helps stretch out the chest.  It is extremely crucial for increasing flexibility and strengthening the muscles of the upper back, and lower back and one of the best poses to shed the extra fat around the stomach area.

Naukasana (Boat Pose)

Start by lying down straight on the ground. Keep both your arms by the sides of the body. Slowly breathe in and out for a few cycles to regulate breathing patterns. Then simultaneously pull up your upper body off the ground, while also lifting both feet above the ground. Keep both hands straight, stretched out between the body and knees. Stay in this posture for at least 5 minutes. Exhale and gradually bring it back to the ground. Repeat this stance 5-6 times.

Benefits:

The Boat pose not only helps in opening up the lower abdomen and engaging the muscles in the core but also bolsters the hip flexors and adductor muscles.  Regular practice is sure to give you a flatter belly with toned abs.

Halasana (Plow Pose)

Lying flat on your back, raise both your legs above the stomach. Bend your body and try to stretch your legs above the head to touch the floor with your toes. Be in this posture for about 10-15 seconds, relax for a minute and repeat 4-5 times.

Benefits:

This inverted posture is extremely beneficial for strengthening the neck and abdominal muscles. It also bestows immense therapeutic benefits like relieving headaches, stress, and insomnia, and ultimately calming the mind. Performing it regularly helps one reduce adipose tissue from the abdomen to get a flatter stomach.

Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bent Pose):

Start the posture seated on the ground with your legs stretched out forward. While keeping your back straight, lift your arms. Breathe out and bend forward while keeping your arms horizontal to your legs. Try to hold your big toes with your fingers without bending your knees. Be in this position for 30 seconds or as long as you can. Come back to the original position and repeat 5 times.

Benefits:

The seated forward bend stance is an exceptionally stress-relieving and immune-boosting pose. It plays a significant role in toning the tummy while also stretching the hamstrings, thighs, and hip flexors. It is also an important posture for those who are prone to gastrointestinal disturbances.