Yoga for Weight Loss!
Yes indeed; one can not only lose weight but also maintain it through practice of yoga. Muscles of our body get stretched out because of the movements of diverse yoga poses. Yoga poses have a tremendous effect on our body as yoga cultivates energy within us, our muscles get toned and flexible. Yoga also helps as a relaxation technique that in turn, helps one to avoid binge eating. Since yoga does not involve rigorous techniques, there are less chances of injury, but more chances for positive energy flow.
One must remember that people of all age groups can practice yoga anywhere and anytime of the day. Yoga techniques are easy, simple and less stressful on our body. Combination of yoga postures and poses, when practiced regularly helps in weight loss and muscle toning thus making you slimmer and lighter.
Breathing exercises (Pranayama) for weight loss:
- Skull Cleansing (Kapalabhatti)
- Alternate nostril breathing (Anuloma-Viloma)
- Bellows breathing (Bhastrika)
- Right nostril breathing (Suryabhedana)
Yoga poses (Asanas) for shedding weight:
- Sun Salutation Pose (Surya Namaskar)
- Tree pose (Vrikshasana)
- Triangle pose (Trikonasana)
- Hero pose (Virasana)
- Locust pose (Salabhasana)
- Cobra pose (Bhujangasana)
- Camel pose (Ushtrasana)
- Wind relieving pose (Pawanmuktasana)
- Child pose Half spinal twist (Balasana)
- Cat pose (Bidalasana)
Yoga should be practiced within a certain frame of mind. It is necessary to utilize the mental and spiritual side of yoga to lose weight. Change is inevitable; hence changing your day-to-day routine is necessary to be successful when you opt for any yoga weight loss program.
The extent of weight loss depends on the technique used and how often it is practiced. To see good results one should practice more often and with more dedication and concentration. Remember; always choose yoga techniques based on ones workout level – beginner or advance.
Through practice of yoga one can achieve more flexibility, strength, toned muscles, better breathing and relaxed state of mind with reduced stress levels. Once you see the difference in the energy levels, you will not regret that you choose yoga techniques to lose weight. To maintain the same weight loss, one has to compliment it with the right kind of yoga diet and the above mentioned yoga poses.
Remember! Nothing can be achieved without continuous practice and when you combine all the above aspects, Yoga can really help you lose weight.
