If you think yoga workouts are only reserved for those times when your head is bursting with stress and your thoughts are racing around, think again.

1. 7 Yoga Exercises for
Toning the Abs

2. Doing the same old-fashioned crunches over
and over again can definitely become
tiresome...

3. Here are 7 yoga exercises that also do the job
and can satisfy the needs of every fitness junkie...

4. The Wheel Pose
It’s a great way of not only slimming the abs, but
bringing more strength to your arms and hips.

5. The Camel Pose
Designed to strengthen the back muscles, but it also
works your belly and gently stretches your thighs.

6. The Boat Pose
Simple enough to be practiced by beginners and
great for those of us who spend our workdays
sitting behind a desk.

7. Upward Facing
Dog
It will gently stretch your ab muscles, give you
lower back strength and expand your chest and
shoulders.

8. The Crow Pose
Don’t be discouraged if you can’t master it initially –
it takes time, but in the end it’s worth it.

9. Sun Salutations
The Sun Salutations are a full-body workout that
promotes flexibility, builds strength and is intense
enough to promote weight loss.

10. Warrior III
...bear with it and you will soon see the results – a
flat belly, strong core and pelvic floor, and toned leg
muscles.

11. Use these 7 yoga exercises whenever you need to
diversify your fitness routine and get these additional
yoga benefits.
As always, consult with your physician before committing
to a training plan because certain yoga poses might
aggravate certain existing conditions.

12. Fitness motivation, tips, exercises and more - by Fitlime
Do you do Yoga yourself? Have more suggestions for asanas that
tone the abs? Click on the link above and let us know!

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