But don’t worry. Here are some yoga asanas that target the areas around the thighs and give you a more toned look.
Utkatasana (Chair Pose)
This asana is beneficial in toning up the muscles of your thighs and hips.
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Start by standing straight with your legs and knees together.
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Bend your knees and lower yourself as if you are sitting on a chair.
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Inhaling, lift your arms over your head. Hold the pose for 6-12 breaths.
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Repeat 4-8 times.
Natarajasana (Lord of the Dance Pose)
This asana gives your inner and outer thighs a great workout.
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Start by standing straight.
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Inhale and bend your right leg backwards, and hold the ankle with your right hand.
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Extend the left arm in front of you.
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Hold the pose for as long as you can.
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Repeat on each side 3-6 times.
Malasana (Garland Pose)
This asana tones and makes the thighs more flexible.
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Stand straight with your feet pressed together.
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Lower yourself into a squat as low as possible.
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Joining your palms together in the Namaskara Mudra, rest your elbows between your knees.
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Hold the pose for 3 o 8 breaths.
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Repeat 3-6 times.
Don’t forget to do yoga under the guidance of an experienced yogacharya. And for more advice on natural weight loss, consult a Jiva doctor. You can dial 0129-4040404 from your mobile phone or click on ‘Speak to a Doctor’ under the CONNECT tab in the Jiva Health App.