Yoga Asanas to tone thighs

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Best Yoga poses/asanas effective for toning thighs:

1. Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose)
2. Utkatasana (Chair Pose)
3. Malasana (Garland Pose)
4. Anjaneya Asana (Low Lunge Pose)
5. Natraj Asana (Lord of the Dance Pose)
6. Garudasana (Eagle Pose)
7. Utrasana (Camel Pose)
8. Balasana (Child’s Pose)
9. Virasana (Hero Pose)
10. Humanasana (Monkey Pose) 

The thigh region is notoriously hard to tone, as even the fittest of people may struggle to reduce fat from the area. While it is true that overall weight loss is required to remove fat from any part of the body, there are some great yogic asanas that stimulate blood circulation in the thighs, workout its muscles and help in burning fat from the region. So incorporate these yogic asanas the next time you work out to see great results for your thigh region

• Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose) – Primarily a hip opener, this asana increases the range of motion for your lower body, while also stretching and strengthening the muscles of the inner thigh. It might take some time and effort for you to strike the correct pose, but take your time as overexertion or sudden jerks may harm your thighs.

• Utkatasana (Chair Pose) – As an asana dependent on your leg power, this pose will certainly have you feeling your thighs. Alongside burning fat, this asana also helps in improving the strength of your leg muscles. To ensure best results and prevent injuries, make sure that your knees do not feel the strain – it should be your hips and thighs taking the load.

• Malasana (Garland Pose) – An excellent opener for the ankles, hips, and back, the garland pose is yet another asana that depends upon, and works out, the thigh muscles as you hold the pose. You may be unable to keep your heels to the ground in the first go, so feel free to use a prop like a pillow or blanket to support your pose.

• Anjaneya Asana (Low Lunge Pose) – Lunges are considered one of the best ways to work out the thighs in western exercise, and yoga too, incorporates this pose with a hold that is certainly going to burn some major fat off the area. Alongside, this pose is also a great way to practice and improve your balance and engage your core.

Natraj Asana (Lord of the Dance Pose) – Yet another great asana to improve your balance, this asana simultaneously works out the strength of one thigh as the other one is stretched. Blood circulation also improves, and this asana is additionally a great opener for the hips.

• Garudasana (Eagle Pose) – A great overall body workout, this asana stretches the shoulders, opens up the chest, and helps in strengthening and toning the hips and tighs. Your balance and concentration are also going to be challenged, and you may find taking support beneficial in your initial tries. Holding the pose for a longer duration will ensure extra fat burning.

• Utrasana (Camel Pose) – Alongside giving the back and workout and engaging the abdominal muscles, this asana also gives you an energy boost. Since the bend rests on your knees and your legs carry both the weight of your body and the balance of your bend, your thigh muscles are sure to engage and work out vigorously with this challenging asana.

• Balasana (Child’s Pose) – A resting pose designed to give your body a break, this asana will nevertheless give you a great, gentle stretch on your thighs as your back and shoulders get a chance to relax. Since this is an easy pose, you can stay in it for anywhere between thirty seconds and a few minutes.

• Virasana (Hero Pose) – Yet another gentle pose, this asana helps in stimulating blood flow to the lower regions of your body, thus helping the muscles of the thighs to relax and repair. If your hip region is stiff, you may find the need for some support initially, but as your body adjusts to the pose over time, you may find it a go-to for relaxation.

• Humanasana (Monkey Pose) – One of the most challenging poses of yoga is also considered one of the best for the hips and tighs, as it provides the ultimate stretch and strength workout to the legs. It would be quite a feat for you to strike the correct pose in one go, but for those who do not possess such flexibility, some support and time can surely get you there. Be sure to push your body only to a challenging limit, and not a painful one.

So what are you waiting for? Integrate these asanas into your daily work out routine, and see stronger legs and toned thighs in no time.