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Kneel down with your heels facing the ceiling, toes turned outward and arms hanging loosely by the
sides. Breathe in. Raise arms gently to shoulder level, then higher, and finally backwards such that your
palms touch the heel of the corresponding foot. Stretch your neck letting your head fall backwards. You
will feel the stretch in your spine. Gently push the pelvic region forward, improving upon the curve of
the spine. Breathe normally. Breathe in and return to the starting position. Repeat two to three times.
Each time try to hold the stretch as long as you comfortably can.


 
This asana stretches your entire upper body Ͷ the neck, chest and stomach. These places house the
lymph glands such as the thymus, tonsils and the spleen. They are primarily responsible for filtering out
bacteria and other waste from the blood. Inefficient lymph glands lead to inefficient drainage and
collection of fat. Ushtra Asana mobilises the lymph glands, hence preventing cellulite. The increased
blood circulation and faster cell rejuvenation within these regions helps bust existing cellulite, slowly but
surely.


  
 
Stand with feet spread wide apart, toes pointing straight ahead. Turn the right leg at a 90 degree angle.
Then bend the right knee. Hold your right wrist with your left hand behind your back, bend to your right
and gently attempt to touch your big toe with the tip of your nose. However ensure that as you bend,
your right knee or right thigh doesn't come in way of your right shoulder. Hold this position for up to 30
seconds. Inhale and slowly return to the start. Repeat the exercise with your left leg. Repeat the asana
two to three times.


 
This asana really stretches the inside of your thighs. Rising back from the bend strengthens the thighs,
exercising them is similar to working with weights in a gym. This helps burn fats in the thighs. It also
exercises the lymph nodes present in the groin area and improves the blood circulation in lower region,
thereby busting cellulite pockets.



 
Lie on your stomach. Make a fist. Position it under your thigh, elbows straight. Breathe in. With the
support of your folded fists, lift up both legs without bending them at the knees. Tighten the back of
thighs and buttocks, holding on to the final pose for as long as possible. Relax the tightened thighs and
buttocks. Breathe in. Now, holding your breath, gradually lower the legs to the ground. As your legs
touch the ground, release your breath and breathe normal. Repeat two to three times, each time trying
to hold on to the final pose for as long as possible.


 
Lifting the legs and trying to hold them for a long time requires strength. As you try harder, the fuel
required to get that energy is generated by burning up the fat in thighs and buttocks.
 

 
Sit down with your legs outstretched in the front, touching each other, your arms to your sides. Keep
your spine erect and raise both your hands above your head, while the inside of your arms touch your
ears. Exhale and pull the stomach in and bend forward, stretching your hands towards your toes. Now
try to hold your toes with your fingers and subsequently with practice, try to touch your forehead to
your knees. Hold this final pose for as long as possible, after which you inhale and gradually come back
to the starting position.


 
As your body bends forward, your entire back area (considered your west side in yoga) is stretched. The
bending movement affects every part from the heel's tip to the neck (inclusive of the hamstring muscles,
buttocks, waist, back and the medulla oblongata).
This extreme stretch works the major muscles of the back, along with the skin. The stretch causes better
blood circulation within the region and prevents build up of fat. The skin too is stretched leading to
better elasticity and over time can aid in reducing the dimpled look that cellulite is characterised by.