Weight Loss and Bikram Yoga

Bikram recommends a minimum of 10 classes a month to derive the benefits of his Yoga program.



Among this is weight regularization. Beginners take 3 classes for the body to get the right approach to a pose, and 10 classes for the body to start working with poses to realize optimization of all body systems.



Besides endocrine, lymphatic and elimination systems, even digestion and respiration begins to work in balance.  Appetite normalizes and unhealthy cravings are known to reduce drastically. For those who devote time to regular practice, at least, but preferably more than thrice a week these results help regularize weight.

One more fantastic benefit of Yoga is weight reduction.



Through different Yoga poses you are easily able to shed extra body fat. Some of the poses rouse sluggish glands and make them improve their hormonal secretions. For instance, the thyroid gland has a major effect on our body weight as it has an effect on the metabolism. Poses such as Sarvangasana (shoulder stand) and Matsyasana (fish pose) are particularly effective for the thyroid gland. These poses boost fat metabolism in the process converting fat to muscle and energy.

Deep breathing, Yoga style helps in increase the oxygen intake to the cells of the body; this includes fat cells. As a result fat cells are burnt up. One more astounding facet of Bikram Yoga is that it helps control anxiety. This, in turn, lowers anxious eating. The human tendency is to swallow food without deriving satisfaction or pleasure, particularly when we are tense. In the process we end up eating more. Alternatively, those who approach their meals with a better mood are less likely to overeat in a frenzied bid to calm their worries, fears and apprehensions. Bikram Yoga has proven to play a vital role in making people more cool and calm.