Weight loss is traditionally approached as a physical “issue” and tends to focus on physical means with diet and exercise programs. Whilst these can be valuable, they do not get to the ROOT of the problem which is why a person is overeating and the emotions issues that are to be deal with around food. Yoga stimulates and fulfils people mentally, emotionally and spiritually as well as physically. When individuals are fulfilled on all of these levels, it increases their sense of self worth so therefore there is less need to overeat or abuse your body as you might have done in the past. Weight loss can occur not only from the physical exercise and the increased awareness of what you are putting into your body but also due to an increase in self esteem, self respect and self love that is cultivated on the mat.
On the most basic level, in order to lose weight you will need to eat less and exercise more. To burn fat you need to get sweaty and increase your heart rate (also know as cardiovascular exercise). Try this Yoga practice that will get you moving whilst toning and strengthening your body for slim, supple and sexy results!
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