Yoga and Weight Loss
Yoga and Weight Loss
(c) D.WILLIAMS
One
of yoga's best kept secrets is the way it tones the body and keeps your
weight in check. We don't focus on this aspect of yoga because it
really is an outcome that is different for each person. If you practice
regularly you will find the benefits of yoga to help with maintaining
balanced weight. Yoga may cause you to "break a sweat" even when the
class is not called "hot yoga". The strengthening and toning are
natural results of a regular yoga asana practice. You may gain an
overall feeling of wellbeing. It may include the elements of finding
steadiness in holding an asana or flowing yoga movements. But even with
the beautiful benefits for the body the most important part of any yoga
practice is your safety and your intention. Try to remember that yoga
is a full body practice, that brings about more benefits than just
physical.
Eight aspects to the practice of yoga include;
1. yama - universal social laws,
2. niyama - personal discipline,
3. asana - practice of postures,
4. pranayama - the art of breathing,
5. pratyahara - controlling the senses,
6. dharana - concentration,
7. dhyana - meditation
8. samadhi - state of peace.
It
takes time to learn about the deeper meaning of the eight aspects of
yoga. Some new to yoga start with learning the asanas (postures). And
find that the asanas begin to reveal their benefits to the physical
body. You may find great value in the asana practice that inspires you
to take the next steps deeper into the other aspects of the practice.
One thing to remember is that yoga is for everyone, and it does not
matter your body type.
Yoga
greets and accepts you as you are each time you step onto your mat to
practice. The awareness you have during each moment of your practice is
really all that matters. And remember all that you learn about yourself
during your practice will transcend into other aspects of your daily
life as a benefit to your body, mind and spirit.
Sign up for the Stepping Into Stillness Meditation Workshop with Dee Williams
Namaste
Dee Williams
www.kanjinyoga.com
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