SIX PACKS
What are Six Packs muscles?
Six Packs refers to abdominal muscles, but it will not show if there is a layer of fat over them. One can achieve Six Packs by maintaining a good balance between modern fitness training and ancient yoga.
How one can achieve Six Packs by practicing Yoga?
There is a kind of a myth always surrounding yoga that keeps the body healthy but it's rather difficult to achieve a physically well built body by practicing yoga which is untrue.
Surya Namaskars which is an ancient yoga practice is the most complete sequence that can offer an overall health and a lean body. The main difference between Surya Namaskars and the modern Cardio exercises like treadmill OR swimming is that,Surya namaskars is quick and effective and gives good muscular shape and more strength to the body. One feels much more livelier and calmer after doing Yoga comparable with other exercises.
Best Pranayama & Asanas for Six Packs?
1. Surya Namaskar ( 40 – 60 times )
2. Bhastrika Pranayam ( 40 – 60 times )
3. Kapalbhati Pranayam ( 500 – 600 times )
4. Dhanurasana ( 20 – 30 times )
5. Setu bandh Asana ( 10 – 20 times )
6. Crunches ( 50 – 100 times )
7. Naukasana ( 40 – 60 times )
8. Ardh Halasana ( 20 – 40 times)
Precautions:
1. Do not practice any Asana OR Pranayama in which you don’t feel comfortable.
2. Do not over do the exercises if you feel pain in your body.
3. Start exercises mildly and then increase the repetitions as per your capacity.
4. People suffering from Back pain, Slip disc OR chronic disease should only practice Yoga and other exercises under the expert supervision otherwise do not do it.
5. Pregnant women should only practice Yoga and other exercises only under the supervision of an expert otherwise do not practice any exercise by watching videos or website material.
6. People with Slip disc should avoid all forward bending exercises while sitting OR Standing.