Get In Shape With Yoga
Yoga is vast and adaptable and has something to offer to every one out of its vast ocean. It can make you feel fit physically, emotionally and spiritually. Yoga originates from Hinduism and it aims at complete well being of the body, mind and soul. But it is the benefit of physical fitness that has made it so popular in western countries. ‘Hatha Yoga’ is the yoga for physical fitness and it is the one that is most popular among western people. Practicing any type of yoga will make your body flexible and give your muscles strength. Yoga is very beneficial for toning your muscles and giving you the fit and flat abdomen. If you are overweight and want to lose weight, you have to practice yoga poses that are vigorous and help you burn calories. Most of the yoga exercises give you strength but are not suitable for weight loss. Many people combine yoga with other aerobic cardiovascular exercises like jogging or brisk walking to reduce weight. If your want to lose your weight only through yoga, you would be required to do vigorous yoga for at least 60 to 90 minutes in a single session and you should do it at least three time a day. The ‘Vinyasa Yoga’ or the ‘Flow yoga’ is the right yoga for weight loss. It has a series of poses called ‘Sun Salutation’ which are very energetic postures and aid to burn calories. The following poses are vigorous and help a lot to lose weight and stay in shape.
Ashtanga: Ashtanga Yoga poses needs a lot of dedication and so those at beginner’s level would require adequate practice. Once this form of yoga is learnt it is easy to practice and can be at home. Ashtanga Yoga consists of fast paced poses that burn a lot of energy. Thus the poses are very effective to shed weight.
Power Yoga: This is quite popular among those who want to lose weight through yoga and is one of the best energetic cardiovascular workouts that you can get you to stay fit and toned.
Hot Yoga or Bikram Yoga: This is the most rigorous form of yoga and is done in a hot room. The heated room helps you to burn calories and thus leads to weight loss. You should always seek professional instructor’s advice before starting this form of yoga and check if this over heating does not pose any adverse effects on you.
For any beginner, it is suggested to take some beginner classes to know the proper technique of these poses. These classes also provide you with support and motivation to carry on your weight loss program.
It is always advisable to begin yoga under some expert supervision. A healthy diet and lifestyle along with yoga will help you stay toned and stress free.
