Yoga for weight

Yoga is so much more than a weight-loss program, but it has helped many people shed extra pounds, even some who have spent years trying to slim down in other ways without success. Studies show that a complete yoga program—asana, breathing techniques, and meditation—can peel off the pounds.

How does yoga do it? Well, as a holistic practice, Yoga considers all aspects of weight management (physical, emotional and mental). The most obvious is all the calories burned practicing asana, especially in vigorous yoga classes. Still, many students lose weight even when their yoga practice is gentle and doesn't burn that many calories. Apart from weight reduction, yoga also helps in achieving a better muscle tone and vitality.
Yoga directly influences the body’s metabolism by acting upon several hormonal secretions and major endocrine glands (such as the thyroid and pancreas) that control your appetite, moods and sleep patterns.

Yoga forges a strong mind-body connection that ultimately helps make you more aware of what you eat and how it feels to be full. Most importantly, yoga will change your relationship with your body. Weight gain often brings with it a great deal of harsh self-judgement. Through yoga, we can counteract this by creating a safe, positive environment to reconnect with our bodies and quiet the counterproductive messages that often arise in our minds. Reengaging in physical activity through yoga practice can also foster a renewed sense of self control over our lives and help build a better self image - qualities that sometimes diminish as one's weight refuses to budge.

So, other than a few of those unwanted pounds, what have you got to lose? Sign-up for your first class today and start seeing the results for yourself!