Yoga Abs Training

Yoga works your whole body – mind, body and spirit. These poses will engage your abs as well as help you feel relaxed and renewed. Stretches that elongate your abdominals will help create that strong, lean abdominals.

Mountain Tilt - Stand with your arms at your side and your feet hip-width apart. Your toes should face forward. Raise your arms above your head, pointing your fingers upwards. Bend sideways at the waist, extending up and out to your left. Hold for a few seconds and return to center. Repeat on the right side. Do 3 to 5 times.

Triangle Pose - Stand tall with your feet 3-feet apart. Turn your left foot out 90 degrees while keeping your right foot pointing forward. Extend your arms out to either side at shoulder height. Bend to the right at your waist, keeping your chest facing forward and place your right hand on your shin as your left arms reaches up. Your eyes should look skyward (if this hurts your neck, look down). Hold for 15 seconds and return to the starting position. Switch feet and sides. Do 3 times on each time.

Torso Stretch - Lie on your belly, hands flat on the floor close to your chest. Point your toes. Lift your upper body by pressing the tops of your feet and shins onto the floor. Make sure to carry it out as you press your hands into the floor. Straighten your arms and hold for 40 seconds. You will feel the ache badly, trust me.

Doing yoga regularly will help improve your flexibility, posture and strength. While you do yoga, it gives you that fringe benefit you are looking for and well-defined ripped abs. Try these yoga moves out and you will be surprised at how effective they can be.