2012年7月18日 星期三

How to Lose Weight by Practising Yoga


Yoga is originally from India and it is a way to work both with mind and body. Since then, several studies have shown that an active lifestyle, based on the practice of yoga can help treat the dozens of health problems such as hypertension, mood disorders or diabetes.

Practicing yoga can lead to weight loss. According to a recent American study, people who practice yoga regularly eat more rational and have a body mass index (BMI) less than those who do not practice.

Why do these differences exist between those who practice yoga and those who do not? People who practice yoga are more aware of their bodies. These people fail to overconsumption of food because they are aware of the actual level of hunger and eat exactly as necessary. With the most demanding exercises of physical style of yoga, people who have problems with the number of pounds can lose weight in a healthy way.

There are dozens of types of yoga and each has its own philosophy and each has a different rhythm. Among the most famous types there can be included:

* Hatha is the most popular type of yoga in the West, is excellent for beginners and focuses on breath control and the extent of joint.

* Iyengar is another form of yoga suitable for beginners. Movements are slow and stable, but it focuses more on breathing and less on balance.

* Bikram is a type of yoga, practiced in a room heated to 40 Celsius degree, with primary purpose to relax muscles, and remove impurities. Is also a good way to lose weight.

* Ashtanga is the hardest type of yoga. It is practiced with weightlifting, because Ashtanga involves building body strength and endurance. It is very good for people who want to lose weight.




Daniel has been writing articles online for nearly 3 years now. Not only does this author specialize in diet, health and finance, you can also check out his latest website on forex trading training which reviews and lists the forex trading mentor.




沒有留言:

張貼留言