Yoga As An Aid To Weight Loss

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Article Title: Yoga As An Aid To Weight Loss

Author: Roy Thomsitt

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Yoga is wonderful for nurturing a state of mental and physical

well being . It promotes a balanced and healthy lifestyle, and

yoga techniques can be applied also to removing excess weight,

thus bringing you an extra benefit, that is if being overweight

is a problem to you.

Practicing yoga will increase your metabolism. An increased

metabolism leads to an increase in the calorie burning process,

so combining yoga with a calorie burning program may bring you

excellent results. Of course, the use of yoga is no rapid

weight loss method. Used over a period of time, though, it can

bring good results. If you keep to the rigours imposed by yoga

discipline, you should gain a holistic, long term solution to

balance your life style and help you reduce and prevent any

surplus weight. In addition to losing weight, you will also

experience an increased ability to concentrate and focus,

higher resistance to stress factors, and overall a healthier

way of life.

Let me just explain a little more about how yoga will benefit

you. Your metabolism is regulated by the thyroid, a component

of the endocrine system. The thyroid is responsible for the

chemical processes in your body that transform food into

energy. Yoga uses a series of twisting poses that stimulate the

work flow of the internal organs, thus boosting metabolism. This

in turn burns more calories, and reduces your body weight.

Improved local blood circulation is another direct effect of

the use of yoga postures, which leads to a healthier, more

energetic body. When the calorie intake is lower than the

calorie output, your body will start burning fat cells to

acquire the necessary energy. A perfectly healthy and strong

metabolism takes this process even further, and you may well

see better results than traditional weight loss formulas.

To stimulate metabolism, various back bends and forward bends

are used. Poses that affect the neck area, where the thyroid

gland is situated, are particularly helpful if the weight

problem is caused by a hormonal imbalance. These poses can be

those of the camel, rabbit, plow, bridge and shoulder stand.

Moving quickly between a series of poses can accelerate the

process. To those who are well overweight, some of the bends

may prove to be a difficult. If you fall into that category,

don't despair. You should gradually increase the difficulty of

the postures until you have the confidence to go to more

complex exercises. This is not a test or a competition; you

need to be relaxed and at ease, and just do what you can. Each

time, you will probably find it that much easier, and you can

do a little more.

To strengthen muscles, you use standing poses, such as the

warrior. The use of standing poses will aid a higher level of

endurance, and an increased caloric output. You may energize

the body and increase your metabolism even more by using

Kapalabhati and Ujjayi Pranayama.

A good diet should also be followed to support this holistic

weight loss system. You should try to eat foods that are rich

in fibre, vegetables, fruit, whole grains, while eating less

high fat and processed food items. Balance is essential in all

matters concerning your diet. variety is good, as is modest

consumption.

A gradual approach is essential with all yoga practices. Do not

expect results to be spectacular and immediate, but this is one

of the best long term weight loss methods available. In

addition to weight loss, you can also benefit from an increased

protection against adverse factors through your improved immune

system and sense of well being. Hopefully, too, you will feel

an inner peace that will assist you in losing weight without

succumbing to all the pressures and temptations.

About The Author: Roy Thomsitt is owner and part author of

http://www.routes-to-self-improvement.com

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