Yoga for curvier belly

Curves are essential for that perfect figure. In fact today the belly is considered as the most sensuous part of the body.

But a curvy belly needs a lot of hard work.

Healthydunia.com speaks toYoga guru Suneel Singh about the yogic postures for a flat and curvy belly:

1. Engine Gati: It means running on the spot. Also called hardya gati, it is one of the best of exercise for over all physical benefits. In engine gati, you have to stand on the ground and start running on the spot. Your hands will move like rail engine ballet in front of you. While running, you will be hitting your hip with your ankles. The entire action has to be sermonized with normal breathing. Your spine, neck and shoulder will remain straight. One should do the engine gati to begin with 2 minutes, than later on, increase the time according to your capacity.

2. Shaking Gati:  This is one of the best postures after engine gati. You have to stand on the ground with your eyes closed. Now start shaking your body, starting from the legs. Do this for 2 to 3 minutes. Then lie down on your back and concentrate on your breathing.

3. Agnisar Kriya: Sit down in Vajrasna or Sukhasna. Place your hands on your knees and close your eyes. Relax the whole body for few minutes. Straighten your arms and slightly lean forward. Now exhale, emptying the lungs as much as possible. Contract and expand the abdominal muscles rapidly for as long as it is possible to hold the breath. Do not strain. Relax and breathe normally before starting the next round.

4. Trikonasana I: Stand straight with your feet apart. Bend to the right from the waist. Slide the right hands down along the outside of the right thigh as far as possible. Try to touch the right foot. Stay in this position for as long as you are comfortable. Now raise the trunk to the upright position. Repeat the same on the left side to complete one round. Practice minimum 5 rounds on each side.

5. Trikonasana II: Stand in the same position and while breathing in, raise the arms sideways up to the shoulder level. This is the starting position. While breathing out, bend forward. Twist the trunk to the left, bringing the right hand to the left foot. The left arm should be stretched out vertically so that both arms form a straight line. Look up at the left hand. Remain in this position, feeling the twist and stretch of the back. Return to the center forward position. Continue on other side also. This is one round. Practice minimum 5 rounds on each side.