The Body You Want, The Poses You Need
Fitness Goal: WEIGHT LOSS

By Nicole Kwan

20 ways to boost your power, strength, energy, and endurance

Dancer’s Pose (Natarajasana)

From standing, bring left arm up and roll right hand open so palm faces forward. Bend right knee and bring right foot up from behind. Reach right hand back and grab inside of right foot with thumb pointing like a hitchhiker. Bring knees together. Set gaze forward and lift chest high as you stretch forward, bringing leg up. Keeping chest a bit higher than hips, hold, then repeat to other side. This pose will make your shoulders, spine, and legs strong and elongated, so you look slimmer.

Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)

From a wide-leg standing position open arms so they are parallel with the floor. Turn right foot to face forward and turn back foot to a 45 degree angle. Reach down and grab right shin, bringing left arm up. Arms should stack in one vertical line. Resist the temptation to let body weight drop into the lower shoulder; engage the shoulder and surrounding muscle by extending from fingertip to fingertip. Engage upper thighs and stack entire body on one plane (as if between two panes of glass.) Breathe slowly before coming up to standing. Step left foot forward, then repeat on other side.

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