8 Yoga Poses for Sculpted Glutes: How to Feel Great in Your Yoga Pants

Are you looking for something comfortable and stretchy that also shows off your beautiful curves? Well, look no further because yoga pants are the answer! And better yet, try these yoga poses for some perfectly toned glutes!
Balancing casual wear and fitness, yoga pants are not only versatile but also help you feel great! We wear our yoga pants to yoga class, the grocery store, university classes, and maybe even to have a beer with friends.
As an ingenious creation, yoga pants are classic, simple, and always seasonally acceptable. So, whether it's bikini season, wedding season, or just a trip to the market - we are always thinking about how our butt could look better in whatever outfit we are wearing.



Many people are naturally blessed with great "assets". But for those of us who need a little pick-me-up, try incorporating yoga pants into your everyday wardrobe. And while you're at it, why not also add some extra glute-focused poses into your yoga practice. This will not only help you look great, but feel great as well.
The magic of having a yoga practice is that yoga works every single part of your body. Including your butt. Want to feel good in your yoga pants? Do yoga and experience the great effects! Here are some yoga poses which will help you strengthen and tone that tush! (Look out for the "tips" underneath some poses in order to really get the benefits for your bum!)
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How Yoga Will Make Your Butt Look Great
Practicing glute-focused yoga poses will help you strengthen and tone your butt by developing and focusing on the muscles in this area. Yoga is a great practice if you really want to stay strong forever. When we continually challenge a muscle in a particular area, the muscle will grow as it works against resistance and tension. Continuous and repetitive practice will build resilience in this muscle and therefore allow it to expand in mass.
If your tush is particularly fleshy and you have extra fat cells in this area you might first notice that your butt will shrink. But don't worry! This is just the fat cells decreasing. Once some of the extra fat cells are gone you will be able to see more definition once your muscle starts to grow. With a set yoga practice, you will be sure to see some changes in your behind and start to feel great in your yoga pants.
8 Yoga Poses For a Better Butt
Chair Pose - Utkatasana
Chair pose is one of the most common yoga poses to introduce into your practice. For many of us, this is a regular posture that can be executed by focusing on the glutes. But for others, chair pose is a daunting posture. It burns, in the best way. Squats are not everyone's favorite, but they do work. However, if you find yourself getting winded, slow down and re-evaluate how long you want to hold this yoga posture.
To further enhance this posture for a deep stretch. Activate the glutes and sink down further.
Warrior 1 - Virabhadrasana I



Warrior 1 may seem like a simple yoga pose but when this posture is done correctly, it can tone every single part of you. And most of all, your bum!
A great tip is to activate the back leg and lift up. This will strengthen and lift your buttox over time. This posture will help you to become a great yogi.
Warrior 3 - Virabhadrasana III



Warrior 3 is the perfect medicine for strengthening the glutes and thighs.
A great tip here is that the more engaged your grounded leg is and the more elevated your lifted leg is, the more your glutes will be activated, shaped and firm.
This posture will help you feel great but also look great too! To make an awesome picture, point your toes or flex the feet to really show off your strength.
Upward Facing Dog - Urdhva Mukha Svanasana
We see upward dog over and over again in Vinyasa flow classes, but did you know it is one of the most buttox-firming poses in a simple sun salutation?
This posture is great to help you open the chest and strengthen the back muscles. It also strengthens the wrists, arms and spine. Practicing this yoga posture can be a great addition to your morning routine.
Downward Dog Leg Lifts
Downward Dog leg lifts are a fun way to strengthen and work the buttox. These are also an efficient and dynamic warm up to begin your daily yoga practice. When in downward dog, bring one leg high up into the sky without losing the straight line alignment down your back and arms.
You can play with this pose by bending the knee that's in the air and opening up the hips. You can also swing the leg in through a plank to meet your chest for a great core work out! A piece of advice here, once you feel as though you've reached your limit, hold the leg there high in the air and take a few breaths. You should be able to feel the glutes working and strengthening.
Locust Pose - Salabhasana
Locust pose is one of those crazy back strengtheners but it's also a serious tushy toner!
When on your last breath, lift a little bit higher, and feel the glutes automatically engaging a bit harder. Locust pose is great posture to relieve lower back pain.
Bridge Pose - Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
Bridge pose is one of the first backbend postures that many students learn when beginning with yoga. It is also another great posture if you suffer from back pain.
Make sure that your buttox is not over-activated or squeezed in this pose. Instead, the amount of support your glutes naturally and automatically give will assist in the strengthening and shaping of your bum over time.
Wheel Pose - Urdhva Dhanurasana
Wheel pose is a great energy booster that will help you to feel great in your yoga pants. It can also help you to build resilience and confidence in your practice.
When coming out of this pose, it's important to move slowly by bending the elbows and gently placing your head back on the ground to release the tension in the spine. Make sure to always counter this pose with a posture such as bringing your knees to your chest.
Tip: Beware, this pose will give you so much energy that you will want to do all these poses all over again!! Look out sexy yoga pants, we're coming for you!
Already, you look great. But these poses will take you that extra step in helping you feel great. If you are interested in learning more postures to enhance your practice check out Blue Osa's online yoga classes. And if you are interested in really immersing yourself in your yoga practice, why not visit Blue Osa to experience everything our yoga community has to offer.
So the next time you are feeling a little down in your yoga pants, take a few minutes to practice these poses and help your body and mind feel great!