The following are questions that Yoga teachers still need to answer, despite overwhelming evidence that Yoga is “the mother of health maintenance systems.” Mainstream thought is finally making up ground, with the progress Yoga is making, however it has taken 5,000 years for us to get this far.
Seriously, how do Yoga Make You Lose Weight?
Ultimately, some of the “Yoga and Weight Loss” research has come in, and even, a little bit of Yoga is much better, than none, for weight control, yet there are a lot of reasons why. Yoga will change your lifestyle that includes a secure diet exercise, modifying posture, breathing, and a lot more. The majority of the Yoga practitioners, I know of consume more water, eat more moderately, and take more proper care of their health, compared to the many who don’t want to leave the couch.
Aren’t you supposed to jump up and down for around half an hour each day to exercise enough to lose weight?
Perhaps the masses have been “brain washed” in thinking that you must really feel the actual pain, suffer, starve, and also have a near death experience, to lose weight. Based upon your capacity, the average person, in a moderate Hatha yoga class, is burning in the neighborhood of 200 calories each hour. There are Vinyasa Yoga courses which will burn more calories, with much more flowing and lively movement. Keep in mind that your safety is top priority, and you’ll be fine.
There are also Yoga classes where one can feel the pain, heat, and suffer. This is great for people who feel the need to “pay for their sins.” Perhaps that is regarded as “penance,” habitual consumption of too much pizza, hamburgers, and buffets. If you feel you have to suffer, you may even find a Yoga instructor who missed his or her calling as an interrogator.
If you search hard enough, you will find a Yoga class for each area of interest. More moderate Yoga classes look simple on the outside of the class, but I’ve seen many people find them to be a concern, on the inside of the class. The true benefit of regular Yoga practice is training for durability. Long-term practice will deliver ideal health benefits in mind, body, and spirit.
Couldn’t you just invent a Yoga pill?
It has been the ultimate dream of “couch potatoes,” yet every time a weight reduction tablet comes out, there is a down side. Just look at the health issues that lead from fen phen and ephedra. This should wake people up, but someone will invariably take their life in danger, no matter how many warning labels are printed.
In summary, the advantages of Yoga practice have constantly been around, through steady and risk-free practice. Look for a safe teacher and go from there. Never push yourself to the point of strain. Moderation is essential so it is a good idea to prevent opposites.
Paul Jerard is a co-owner/director of Yoga teacher training at Aura Wellness Center. He has been a certified Master Yoga teacher since 1995. He is a master instructor of martial arts. He teaches Yoga, fighting techniques, and fitness to children, adults, and seniors.
YogaFit has a good deal of very informative advice in all areas of yoga poses, coaching, and everything else. Beth Shaw also has a number of yoga teacher training gatherings several times a year and is regarded as yoga guru and mogul around the globe.