Yoga
can be put to good use for taking off excess pounds through the power of
creating a state of mental and physical well being. The basic tenets of Yoga
promotes a healthy lifestyle and when combined with a calorie reduction can
help to speed up your weight loss. It will increase your metabolism by
increasing the caloric burning process. All weight loss is based on using more
calories than you take in. It will also allow you to increase your ability to
concentrate and focus.
Your
thyroid regulates your metabolism and is responsible for the chemical processes
that transform food into energy. Yoga uses a series of twisting poses that will
help to stimulate the work flow of the internal organs. This will cause your
metabolism to increase and burn more calories which will eventually cause you
to have a lower body weight. Another side effect is that it will help to
improve your circulation and increase your energy level.
The
various back bends combined with the forward bends will help to stimulate the
metabolism. The poses that affect the neck region can be helpful in stimulating
the thyroid if the weight problem is caused by a hormonal imbalance. Poses that
will help the most for this include the camel, rabbit, plow, bridge and head
stand. Going quickly between the various poses can help to accelerate the weght
loss. Beware though that those seriously overweight may find some of these
poses extremely difficult and should start slowly with the easier poses and add
others as they become more confident in the easier ones.
You can
use standing poses to increase muscle strengthening such as the warrior. These
will help to create higher endurance and increase your caloric usage.
Remember
that a gradual approach is best with all Yoga practices. The long term effects
on your weight loss regime will become evident and even more so the inner peace
and general well feeling that Yoga will promote within you.