9 Yoga asanas for strong and toned arms

 Strong and toned arms are a dream for many. Arms that you can swing and lift with confidence. But, is there a simpler way to tone those flabby arms?

Yes, there is. Yoga offers some simple asanas to get those well-toned arms.
For strong and toned arms, you have to devote some time every day towards exercise. At least 20 minutes of yoga can do wonders, making them look slimmer.

  • Yoga asanas stretch, strengthen and tone the arms, getting them back to shape and in equal proportion.
  • Asanas exercise the arms and shoulders, keeping the rotation function active and healthy.
  • Yoga asanas help you achieve physical and mental equilibrium. You get to practice the art of balance with your arms.
  • The poses improve circulation of blood to the arms, ensuring that the cells are well nourished.

To begin with, you can practice thes
e yoga asanas for toned and strong arms.

Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)

  • This yoga asana is ideal for arms as it enhances the strength and balancing power.
  • It also helps to stretch and tone the shoulders.

Poorvottanasana (Upward Plank Pose)

  • This yoga asana is great for strengthening your arms, as most of your body weight rests on them.
  • It also strengthens the wrist and shoulders.

    Viparita Shalabhasana (Superman Pose)

    • This yoga asana stretches and strengthens hands and shoulders.
    • Improves blood circulation to arms, hands and helps maintain stability.

    Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

    • Helps to keep arms steady and strong.
    • It also opens the shoulders and neck which helps to tone the arms.
     

    Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose)

    • This pose helps rotate the shoulders.
    • With your body weight distributed between your arms and legs, this exercise tones arms and legs.

     

    Makara Adho Mukha Svanasana (Dolphin Plank Pose)

    This is a variation of the Downward Facing Dog Pose.

    • This asana helps strengthen the legs.
    • It strengthens and tones the muscles of the arms.
     

    Shalabhasana (Locust Posture)

    • This asana tightens and tones the nerves in the arms and shoulders.
    • It also helps strengthen the arms and shoulders.

    Veerabhadrasana (Warrior Pose)

    • This asana helps stretch and strengthen the shoulders and arms.
    • It also improves balance and stability in the body, helping the arms perform their function better.
     

    Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

    • This asana helps in exercising and rotating the muscles of the arms and shoulders.
    • It helps tone the arm muscles.
     

    With its multifaceted benefits, yoga can make your dream for slim arms come true. Remember to eat a healthy diet, alongside, keeping fried and junk food at an arm’s length.

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