10-Min yoga breathing that burns belly fat all day

Written by: Deepa

27 July 2025

Just 10 minutes of yoga breathing, called pranayama, can boost your metabolism, curb your hunger, lower stress by relieving cortisol levels, and offer fat loss benefits, particularly in the midsection!

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Many studies show that pranayama breathing exercises such as Kapalbhati, can help to raise basal metabolic rate, improve fat metabolism, and activate lipase for reduced fat deposition

How Breathing Burns Fat?

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Diaphragmatic breathing exercises & deep breathwork can lead to increased resting metabolic rate, aiding in fat burning long-term.

Breathing Raises Metabolism

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Just 10 minutes of slow-paced breathing, significantly reduces hunger, raises the satiety hormone leptin and prevents overeating.

Hunger & Appetite Control

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Breath practice regularly will decrease cortisol levels, which can help to reduce stress-related hunger & weight gain. Less stress will also promote better appetite management.

Stress Reduction & Cortisol Balance

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-Complete 10 minutes of Kapalbhati or diaphragmatic breathing each day. -Add in mindful movements or yoga. -Be consistent and monitor your appetite, energy & body measurements.

Getting Started (Sample Routine)

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If you  invest just 10 minutes a day in your yoga breathing practice; such as Kapalbhati, or belly breathing, it will be beneficial and allow you to shed off belly fat. When you combine with more mindful eating habits and more active movement habits, breathing becomes a long-term fat-burning tool.

Final Takeaway

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