Walk Off Belly Fat this Summer

Summer is the perfect time to get back in shape. It's time to shed the winter coat and muffin top we hold onto around or mid-section. Let's commit today with one of the easiest methods to staying in shape… walking…the Yoga Way! You will feel energized, strong and healthy, which leads to physical and mental health. 

Walking and rhythmic breathing are power tools for weight loss. Here is the technique:

Start with ten minutes of walking if this is new for you increase the time each day by five minutes, walking for 30 minutes by the end of the week. Posture is very important. Imagine an imaginary string at the top of your head lifting you up toward the sky. Lift your ribs up from your waist and relax your shoulders back and down. Your chin is level with the earth. Each step starts heel to toe adding a gentle squeeze of your buttocks muscle with the leg that is back. Walk lightly - learn to walk quietly instead of pounding your foot down. Think light - it is more challenging and strengthens your muscles quicker and it is better for your joints; it even looks better! Of course, the Yoga of walking requires a pleasant look on your face, so bring the corners of your mouth up toward your ears slightly and enjoy.

Now we are ready to add rhythmic breathing to each step.

Rhythmic breathing is a powerful technique that will help burn calories and oxygenate every single cell as you purify your lungs. It is through the nostrils… two breaths in through the nostrils and two breaths out through the nostrils.

Each step has a breath. One step, inhale… Second step, inhale… Third step, exhale… Fourth step, exhale. And continue on. It takes a minute or so to coordinate the breath and then you are good to go!

You can climb mountains! And you won't be winded. 

Finally, add these words silently with each step - STRONG AND HEALTHY.

Step 1. Inhale - STRONG

Step 2. Inhale - AND

Step 3. Exhale - HEALTH-

Step 4. Exhale - Y

STRONG AND HEALTHY!

You will feel what you think and your walking becomes a powerful walking meditation and your body and mind become STRONG AND HEALTHY!

Enjoy walking The Yoga Way!

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