Ask a "Health Yoga Life" Coach: Will yoga help me lose weight?

Absolutely! Yoga is a great exercise that people of all fitness levels can do to help them achieve their weight loss or weight maintenance aims. A single yoga class can burn up to 400 calories! One of the hidden benefits of yoga is that it enhance the body’s detoxification process. By eliminating toxins and unwanted junk in our system, the body’s organs can run optimally, thereby helping to burn rather than store fat. Breathing in a controlled and focus manner is a pillar of a good yoga class. This not only keeps the body cool as it is exerts itself, but it also assists the elimination process. Besides the benefit from deep breathing, it helps to soothe the nervous system, decreasing stress levels. Stress is a huge factor in today’s society and it is linked not only to illnesses but also to weight retention. Decreasing stress levels is equally as important as keeping an eye on the calorie intake and burn-rate. A class at Health Yoga Life will introduce all these principles to you in more depth, helping you achieve a healthier and therefore fabulous body. Adding healthier activities into your routine will lead to other healthier choices. Very rarely do you hear people craving an ice cream sundae after class. That is because their bodies want foods that nourish it rather than just provide a short-lived carbohydrate high. Adding a mind-body practice like yoga to your routine will physically engage you from head-to-toe in your weight management process, making it an easier and more sustainable route than crash or fad diets. Join us and see!    

--By Zara Bielkus, Co-Founder of Health Yoga Life

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