Of all the yoga postures that exist, these five poses should help you find a flat stomach. To be repeated every day for effective results.

1/5 The posture of cobra for a flat stomach (Bhujang Asana)
The posture of cobra (Bhujang asana)
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This posture helps strengthen the abdominal muscles and fight against excess fat on the stomach.

By also stretching the spine, the cobra's posture softens and strengthens the spine. The back, the abdomen, but also the whole body are reinforced.

To practice the exercise, begin lying on your carpet, on the stomach. Your legs are strained. Palms of hands on the ground, below the shoulders, come to push on your arms while blowing, in order to lift the chest and the head. Bend as far back as possible, keeping the toes on the ground. Breathe well and try to hold the position for 30 seconds.
Repeat the cobra's posture five times, releasing on the ground for about fifteen seconds.

2/5 The board for a flat stomach (Kumbhakasana)
The board for a flat stomach (Kumbhakasana)
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Well known gyms, the board is the easiest yoga position to understand and the most classic (very effective to reduce the belly).

By practicing the plank on the palms of the hands and not on the elbows, as is often the case, and on your feet, you will also strengthen your arms, your shoulders, your glutes and your thighs. Note: Be careful not to dig your back, your entire body from the shoulders to the feet must be aligned. Hold about 30 seconds, relax a bit and repeat four to five times.

3/5 The posture of the boat for a belly (Naukasana)
The posture of the boat for a flat stomach (Naukasana)
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Difficult to hold, this posture helps fight the storage of fat around your waist. It is beneficial for your stomach and strengthens your back, and your thighs.

Start sitting with your back straight, then lean the body slightly backwards, while wrapping your abs and keeping your back straight. First lift one knee, exhale and then lift the second. Your arms should be stretched to the side of your legs.
Hold the position for about 30 seconds. Release fifteen seconds and repeat five times.

To add to the yoga pose, you can stretch your arms and legs upwards.

4/5 The arc position to a face down (Dhanurasana)
The posture of the bow for a flat belly (Dhanurasana)
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It is very effective for abdominal strengthening. For best results, once placed, you can swing slightly back and forth while blowing and holding the position. This swing allows a complete massage of the abdomen and improves the transit, while stretching your back and your body.

Begin the exercise lying on your stomach, legs outstretched and arms along the body. Bend your knees and grab your ankles. Hold the position. Inhale and try to raise your head by bending your body backwards. Breathe and hold the position for about 30 seconds. Do not let go, and on the exhale, let go of your ankles and bring the bust to the ground.
Take a break of 15 seconds and start again.

5/5 The winds releasing posture for a flat stomach (Pavanamukthasana)
Wind liberation posture for a flat stomach (Pavanamukthasana)
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Multi-virtues, this yoga posture massages the colon and improves metabolism by reducing the rate of acid in the stomach. No more constipation or lumbar pain, the muscles of your abdomen, thighs and hips are strengthened. In addition, this posture relaxes.

Lie on your back with your legs extended and your heels clenched. Your arms are placed along the body. You can perform the exercise by lifting only one knee at a time, or both at the same time. Bend your knee and bring it to your chest while squeezing your knee with your arms. Your thighs should slightly press on your stomach. Blow, trying to raise your head to touch with your chin, the knee.
Hold for a minute to a minute and a half. Release and repeat the posture five times.

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