4 Yoga Exercises to Tone Your Glutes

Four yoga poses that might interest you. These exercises are great for anyone who enjoys yoga and has made fitness a priority for 2024.

The Half-Point Chair: Sit on your mat with both feet together and catch your elbows with your hands. Stretch your elbows skywards, bend your legs, and then rise onto your demi-points by lifting your heels. Keep your navel pulled towards your spine to avoid arching your back. Hold this position for five breaths before releasing.

The Bow: Kneel on your mat and raise the tip of your right foot towards the sky. Grasp your right foot with your left hand, look forward, and push your heel as far away from your buttock as possible. Hold this posture for five breaths before switching sides.

Glutes on Fire: Kneel on your mat with both hands placed under your shoulders. Keep your back straight and pull your navel towards your spine. Inhale and, as you exhale, raise the tip of your right foot towards the sky. Inhale as you lower your foot, then exhale and raise it again. Repeat this movement 15 times before switching sides.

The Half-Bridge: Lie on your mat with your legs bent and feet parallel, pelvis-width apart. Raise your pelvis towards the sky, clasp your hands behind your back, extend your right leg towards the sky, and lift your left heel off the ground. Hold this position for five breaths, then switch sides.

These simple yet effective yoga exercises engage both the small and large gluteal muscles, helping to shape and tone your buttocks. Give them a try and see the benefits for yourself!