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Yoga Poses to Burn Calories

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Holding a plank engages multiple muscle groups, boosting metabolism and burning calories while strengthening the core, arms, and legs. Maintain a straight line from head to heels for optimal calorie burn.

Plank Pose

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Dolphin Pose engages core, shoulders, and legs, promoting upper body strength and stability, leading to calorie burning. As a forearm plank variation, it challenges multiple muscle groups.

Dolphin Pose

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Navasana challenges the core muscles and balance, resulting in calorie burning. Lift the legs and balance on your sit bones while keeping the spine straight for maximum impact.

Boat Pose

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This flowing sequence of poses warms up the body, increases circulation, and engages various muscle groups, contributing to calorie burning and cardiovascular health.

Surya Namskar

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Chair Pose activates the quadriceps and glutes, elevating heart rate and burning calories. Engage the core while sinking into a seated position as if sitting in an imaginary chair to intensify calorie burn.

Chair Pose

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Triangle Pose (Trikonasana) stretches and engages the body, focusing on legs, hips, and core, leading to calorie burning, better balance, and posture. Its unique stance activates muscles and boosts metabolic activity.

Triangle Pose

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By extending the back leg and lunging forward, this pose targets the thighs and hips, aiding in calorie expenditure. Keep the core engaged and the chest lifted to enhance its benefits.

Crescent Lunge

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This pose works the lower body muscles and requires effort to hold, leading to calorie expenditure. With arms extended, front knee bent at a 90-degree angle, and back leg straight, Warrior II builds stamina and strengthens the legs.

Warrior Pose 2

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