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Losing weight with yoga means focusing on yoga postures that help raise the metabolism and helps to burn calories and reduce stress at the same time, as yoga is a relaxing way of exercising. Yoga is a popular form of exercise with great health benefits both physical and mental. However, it can be confusing to understand the differences between the different styles, and why one would want to practice one over the other.

Which Yoga Techniques Are particularly useful In Weight Loss?

Bikram Yoga/ Hot Yoga

Bikram yoga weight loss occurs as this type of yoga is a mix of calmer yoga exercises with a complete cardiovascular, aerobic and fat-burning workout. Bikram yoga will make you look and feel better and as you are losing weight this type of yoga will also help lower your stress levels. While training the body you are also training the mind with this type of exercise as Bikram yoga helps to build self control, patience and concentration. Bikram yoga features a set sequence of 26 poses or asanas practiced for 90 minutes.

This yoga good for people who like a challenge; people who want to improve their balance; people who feel that heat helps them become more flexible.

Tips and Warning :

• Purchase a non-slip yoga mat cover or bring towels for your mat. Sweat will make you slip and slide. Leave the room if you feel yourself overheating.
• Drinking water is very important. You will sweat a lot, so it is crucial that you replenish by drinking lots of water, both throughout the day (before if yoga is late at night, and after if it is in the morning), and during your practice.
• Don’t push yourself too hard especially in the beginning . you may feel the need to go into Child’s Pose and just relax occasionally.

Ashtanga Yoga

During an ashtanga practice, you’ll work through a strenuous series of poses, carefully coordinating your breath and movements. Each asana or pose requires a specific series of inhalations and exhalations.  If you have weight to lose, ashtanga yoga can help to improve your posture and flexibility, as well as strengthen your muscles, can help to improve your self image and help you to feel better about your body. Yoga reduces stress and anxiety

Warning

Ashtanga yoga can challenge you and improve your physical and mental health, but isn’t appropriate for everyone.  Let your yoga instructor know if you have any special health concerns that may require modifications.

Yoga for weight loss will be effective only if combined with a proper diet. Include lot of greens, pulses, sprout, salads and fruits in your food intake to provide the body with the necessary proteins and vitamins.  Good Luck…