Can it? Yes, it is certainly possible. We know that yoga is primarily for mental development, but if yoga can contribute to physical well-being… why not? Exactly, and that is why exercises have been devised that contribute to physical well-being and help you maintain your weight.
Start
Always start by getting your breathing in order. Breathe in and out slowly, taking a little more time to exhale. Follow your breathing carefully and you will slowly but surely feel that it calms you down. Relax your muscles and feel it that way.
Exercises
Extended triangle
Stand up straight and as you exhale, spread your legs apart (as far as possible) and place your hands on your hips. Take a deep breath and place your left foot slightly inward and your right foot completely outward ( turn ninety degrees). Now exhale and bend your right knee so that it is directly above the ankle and your thigh is directly across. With the next exhalation, bend your upper body all the way to the right and your left arm goes over your head to the right side. Your right arm goes towards the ground (next to your foot). Make sure that the left foot remains firmly on the floor.
Now slowly come back up, straighten your feet, breathe deeply and do the same exercise on the other side. Alternate this for about 5 minutes.
Twisting abdominal position
Lie on your back with your legs extended and place your arms to the sides (at shoulder height). Now bend your knees and bring them up towards your stomach. Turn your hips and head to the right and your legs and feet to the left. Do this on an exhalation. On an inhalation, bring your raised knees back to the center and continue your way to the other side. Alternate this for about 5 minutes.
A cat variant
There are several cat variants, but this one starts with sitting on your hands and knees. Your hands should be directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. Now inhale deeply and really extend your left arm in front of you. At the same time, your right leg also extends backwards. Stay like this for a few seconds, now exhale and round your back. Slowly bring your arm and leg back to the original position. Hold this again for a few seconds and then alternate. Repeat this exercise about 6 times.
Leg lift
The leg raise is, and you will also feel it, good for the abdominal muscles. Because you first lie on your back with your legs next to each other and your arms neatly along your body. Do not arch your lower back, but make sure that your back is as completely flat on the ground as possible. Now inhale well and straighten your legs slightly off the ground. As you exhale, bring them straight back to the floor, but make sure you keep them just a few centimeters off the ground. And then raise your legs straight again. Repeat this exercise about 10 times.
Flank stretching
For this exercise, stand near a flat wall. Stand as far away from it as possible, but so that when you bend your upper body and straighten your arms, you can still reach the wall. Now start by putting your right foot back and your left foot forward. Plant your feet firmly, push slightly against the heel to get a good grip. Your legs are now firm and straight. Your hips should remain straight, pay attention to this.
With an inhalation you raise your arms and with the exhalation you bend forward from your hips (with a straight back). Your upper body should be horizontal for a moment and tighten your abdominal muscles well. Place your outstretched hands against the wall and look with your head down. Now push firmly against the wall with your hands, if all goes well you will feel the extension of your legs. Stay there for a minute or 2 and breathe thoroughly. While inhaling, slowly return to the original upright position. If desired, repeat the exercise one more time.
Finally
One or two days won’t make any difference, but if you do these exercises a few times a week for an endurance run, for example, you will see the results.