bikram yoga

The following are questions that Yoga teachers still need to answer
despite overwhelming evidence that Yoga is “the mother of all health maintenance systems.” Mainstream thought is finally catching up
with the progress Yoga is making
but it has taken 5
0
years for us to get this far.

Seriously
How Can Yoga Make You Lose Weight?

Finally
some of the “Yoga and Weight Loss” studies have come in
and even
a little bit of Yoga is much better
than none
for weight control
but there are a number of reasons why. Yoga is a lifestyle change that includes a safe diet; exercise
adjusting posture
breathing
and a whole lot more. Most of the
Yoga practitioners
I know
consume more water
eat more moderately
and take more care of their bodies
in comparison to the many who don’t want to leave the couch.

Aren’t you supposed to jump up and down for at least a half-hour per day to exercise enough to lose weight?

Maybe the masses have been “brain washed” into thinking that you have to feel the pain
suffer
starve
and have a near death experience
to lose weight. Depending upon your size
the average person
in a moderate Hatha yoga class
is burning in the neighborhood of 200 calories per hour. There are Vinyasa Yoga classes
that will burn more calories
with much more flowing and active movement. Just remember
that your safety is top priority
and you will be fine.

There are also Yoga classes where you can feel the pain
heat
and suffer.
This is great for those who feel the need to “pay for their sins.” Maybe this is considered “penance
” for years of consuming excessive pizza
burgers
and buffets. If you feel you must suffer
you may even find a Yoga teacher who missed his or her calling as an interrogator.

If you search hard enough
you will find a Yoga class for every niche. More moderate Yoga classes look easy on the outside of the class
but I have seen many people find them to be a challenge
on the inside of the class. The real benefit of steady Yoga practice is training for longevity. Long-term practice will yield optimum health benefits in mind
body
and spirit.

Couldn’t you just invent a Yoga pill?

This has been the ultimate dream of “couch potatoes
” but every time a weight loss pill comes out
there is a down side. Just look at the health problems that resulted from fen phen and ephedra. This should wake people up
but someone will always put their life at risk
no matter how many warning labels are printed.

In summary
the benefits of Yoga practice have always existed
through steady and safe practice. Seek out a safe teacher and go from there. Never push yourself to the point of strain. Moderation is key
so it is wise to avoid extremes.