Yoga is a form of exercise that tones your entire body and improves the connection between your mind and body. Getting rid of that belly fat will require following a healthy diet and performing cardiovascular exercise to burn those calories. However, you can supplement your weight loss efforts with yoga to tone your midsection and give you a flatter belly.
Boat Pose
The Boat Pose is a yoga position you can perform to tone your core muscles and improve your posture. To perform this pose, sit on the floor with your feet flat and knees bent. Your hands should be on the floor, flattened to support yourself. Sit up, as tall as you can, and lean back into your tailbone. Balance as you lift your legs upward slightly. Put your arms out in front of you and tighten your abs. Balance in this way for at least 30 seconds.
Plank Pose
The Plank Pose is another yoga position that helps to strengthen your core muscles and improve your balance. To perform this exercise, place your weight on your hands and feet on the floor as though you're doing a pushup. Hold this position for at least 30 seconds. Keep your back and neck straight; don't let your hips sag.
Triangle Pose and Warrior Pose
To tighten and tone your side abdominal muscles and slim out your waist, you can do the Triangle Pose. This position is performed by standing with your feet spread wide. Put your arms out to your sides and turn your right foot out to the side. Turn your head in this direction as well and lean forward into your right leg. Bend your knee. This is the Warrior II pose. Move from this into the Triangle Pose by straightening your right leg and bending down with your left hand to grab onto your right ankle. Twist your torso to the right and lift your left arm up to the sky. Hold for several seconds as you keep your hips open.
Upward-Facing Dog
The Upward-Facing Dog is another yoga pose you can do to tone your belly and slim your waistline. To perform this exercise, lie on the floor on your stomach with the tops of your feet on the floor. Place your hands next to your waist and straighten your arms. Inhale and exhale deeply as you tighten your thighs and lift your upper body up as far as you can.
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