Who says that yoga can't help to reduce weight. True that it should not be used for that but getting in shape is surely one of the benefits of yoga. Yoga works in a holistic way even though you might shy away from admitting or might not have noticed. Apart from the physical benefits (like toning, flexibility, improved strength) it also has other benefits to offer which are very important and play a major role in weight reduction:
- Helps in getting rid of waste better. (FYI humans can store up to 7 kilos of waste in their bodies, we are walking, talking warehouses..........)
- Improves our physiological working - better digestion, circulation, proper working of the endocrine system etc. A lot of problems are related to the improper hormone secretion which can lead to weight gain
- Better metabolism
- Improved and informed food choices. Believe me if you practise yoga regularly, your food choices will improve automatically. It just brings in that instinctive awareness.
- Better routines, better sleep, relaxation etc
PS: I am also talking with my own experience. Try different yoga classes and select one which best suits you.
There are a host of celebrities who have taken to yoga in a big way - Madonna, Jennifer Aniston, Yana Gupta, Mallika Sherawat, Kareena Kapoor, Aishwarya........ the list is endless.
Cheers to YOGA!!!
