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9 Easy Yoga Poses to Lose Thigh Fat and Get Sexy Legs At Home

A number of us live sedentary lifestyles [not moving much; sitting for a longer period] and as a result of this, we are likely to accumulate fat in the hips and thighs.

That said, would you like to get rid of those unwanted fat on your thigh region and get sexy legs fast at home? Below are some highly effective yoga exercises to tone your thighs:

1. Salabasana or Locust Position

Salabasana is considered effective not just for trimming thigh fats but also for strengthening the abdominal muscles, increasing the flexibility of your hip muscles, toning your booty, to name but a few.

How to Do It:

Lie on your abdomen and straighten your spine.

Put your chin on the yoga mat, in a relaxed manner.

Slowly raise your head and torso from the mat, and then raise your hands as well as legs from the yoga mat.

Be sure to breathe out as you raise your upper part from the floor.

Stretch your arms backwards as much as you possibly can, while ensuring that your torso doesn’t touch the floor as you do that.

Breathe out deeply while you extend your spine and look forward.

Maintain this position for approximately 60 seconds.

Repeat the pose three times for best results.

Note: This pose is not ideal for people with head or neck injuries or a headache.

2. Balasana or Child’s Pose

This pose helps to work the thigh muscles and increase their elasticity to give you sexy legs. It is also effective for relieving back pain and reducing muscle fatigue.

How to Do It:

Kneel down on the ground and sit on both heels, touching your toes together. Slowly separate your knees to the width of your hips.

After that, gently lower your forehead and bend forward to touch the ground. Breathe out as much as you possibly can while you bend down.

Place your arms forward in both sides of the head and join your hands together. Be sure that your face is facing downward.

Slowly press your chest against the thighs or directly in between your thighs, provided they are apart.

Maintain this position for close to 30 seconds.

Breathe in deeply and pull your navel inward as you breathe in.

Upon doing that, lift your torso and return to the kneel down position.

Relax for about 30 – 45 seconds with your spine still remaining straight.

Note: This pose is not ideal for pregnant women.

3. Janushirshasana or One-Legged Forward Bend

JanuShirshasana is yet another effective glute workout for shredding those stubborn fats on your thighs.

Additionally, this pose also helps in boosting blood circulation in the pelvic region, increases the hips’ and buttocks’ flexibility, and strengthens the lower back region.

How to Do It:

Sit straight on the ground and stretch your left leg.

Bend the opposite [right] leg such that your heel touches your genitals.

Be sure that both your knee and right thigh are directly pressed against the ground that you sit on.

Place your hands beside your hips for support.

Take a deep breathe, stretch your torso and lift your arms directly above your head.

Slowly, as you breathe out, bend forward as much as possible and try holding your ankle or toes to feel comfortable.

Breathe in and release your pose. Raise your torso and return to the initial position.

Do the same with your right leg.

Note: Don’t do this pose if you’ve sustained any injury in your lower back or knee. Again, if you are diagnosed with diarrhea or a lumbar disc herniation, it is advisable you shun this exercise to avoid complications.

4. Malasana

Malasana is a great pose that targets the legs, with much emphasis on the hips and thighs.

It promotes adequate blood circulation and keeps both the hips and thighs in good shape.

Again, it might interest you to know that this pose also helps to widen the hips and increases the strength and flexibility of the leg muscles.

How to Do It:

Squat on the ground, put your feet together, and place your buttocks off the ground.

After that, join your palms together at the center, and thereafter, dig your elbows heavily on the inner side of your two knees.

Now, push both knees with your elbows as wide as you can. Maintain the pose for a minimum of 10 breaths, and then release.

5. Seated Forward Bend Pose (Paschimottanasana)

This pose is one of the simplest yoga exercises to burn the stubborn fat surrounding your belly and thigh region along with some other health benefits.

How to Do It:

Sit down on the ground and straighten your legs in front of you.

After that, bend your head and body forward, and try toughing the toes without you bending either of your knees.

Try touching the knees with your nose or the forehead.

Breathe out massively, and hold out your breath to maintain this position for some seconds.

After a few seconds, gradually return to the initial position, and then repeat the pose for about 4-5 times.

6. Virabhadrasana II

Virabhadrasana II is definitely a yoga pose to try out for sexy thighs and hips as it helps target the legs, specifically the inner thighs.

How to Do It:

Widen your legs more than hip-width apart.

Turn your right heel, point your toes outwards, and ground yourself using the left leg.

Be sure that the arch of your left heel is directly in line with your right foot.

Gradually lower the hips and then radiate your energy out while stretching out the arms to be in line with your shoulders.

Now, turn your gaze forward and maintain this pose with integrity.

Breathe slowly while holding the pose, and then release after a few seconds.

Repeat the same on the opposite side.

7. Ananda Balasana or Happy Baby Pose

If you really intend to shrink those fats on your thigh or hips, then this asana could be worthwhile.

This is because it helps target the hip joint and hamstrings, stretches the inner thigh and back muscles, and also increases the flexibility of the flexors.

How to Do It:

Lie flat on your back. Raise your legs off the ground, and bend them at your knees.

Extend your arms out, then hold your feet arches.

Now, stretch your legs out and support with your hands. Be sure to keep your knees bent or better still flex them as you are in the pose.

Maintain the pose while moving and flex for some seconds.

Release and relax.

8. Dhanurasana or Bow Pose

Dhanurasana is an effective yoga pose that helps to shed excess fat from your thighs/butt and tones them simply by stretching the core muscles group and the entire four limbs.

Multiple studies also reveal that this pose can help relieve menstrual and constipation problems. However, people with a back injury are advised not to do this pose as it can trigger certain complications.

How to Do It:

Lie down straight on your belly, and then try reaching your back with your hands so as to grab your feet.

After that, gently raise your chest and thighs away from the ground simply by drawing your chest forward as well as the back of your back directly toward the sky.

Exhale for a number of times as you hold this pose, and then gently release.

9. Ushtrasana or Camel Pose

Ushtrasana is another powerful yoga pose that really helps you burn unwanted fat hip fat and thigh fat.

It also helps stretches both the thighs and ankles, while it strengthens the back.

How to Do It:

Get a yoga mat, and kneel down on it while you keep your palms on the thighs.

Be sure that your knees and shoulders form a parallel line and your soles should be facing upward.

Breathe in and pull your navel directly inward. As you breathe in bend backward like an arch.

After that, take your arms up and touch your heels in a gentle manner. Your arms ought to be straight as you stay in this position.

Place your neck in a normal position. Avoid stressing.

Hold this pose for approximately 60 seconds, and then slowly return to your kneeled down sitting posture.

Note: This pose is risky for people with high or low BP, insomnia and migraine. Therefore, do not do it if you are diagnosed with any of the aforementioned health conditions.

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