Manage Weight With Yoga

Many people are looking for a quick way to lose pounds when a healthy weight for life can be achieved with some simple lifestyle changes. Some of the most basic elements involve eating more fresh, raw fruits and vegetables, lean meats and seafood and decreasing the intake of processed or sugary foods and beverages. Exercising regularly is also an important part of maintaining a healthy weight. Exercise in itself can help "burn calories" when the heart rate is elevated for a given amount of time. Yoga in particular can offer some techniques to help balance the scales. Yoga can facilitate the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle in a number of ways. Breath, movement and lifestyle elements all work together in an effective yoga class to help you trim your waistline.

Any good instructor will train yoga students in effective breathing techniques. Breathing oxygenates your system, helping your body work more efficiently at eliminating toxins. Many toxins are stored in fatty tissue and your body cannot shed fat until the toxins are eliminated from the fat cells. Deep breathing may also improve your metabolism, helping to purify your system.

Many think of yoga as a stretching form of exercise, which it is. It involves movements to increase flexibility and strength, bringing needed oxygen to muscles and joints. Vinyasa flow and Power Yoga are two types of yoga in particular that may help increase heart rate to help burn extra calories. These two yoga styles move at a quicker pace than a Hatha or Iyengar style yoga and may be practiced best by those with some experience in yoga.

Most yoga classes will incorporate healthy lifestyle principles that support healthy weight. Moderation, mindfulness and stress management skills in particular will benefit participants. These skills are taught not only in live classes with a real instructor, but many of these are taught in yoga videos as well. Yoga videos offer a convenient way to practice yoga at home on your time, helping you achieve your fitness goals and overall health.

Susan Pokorny is a Certified Yoga Instructor with 20 years of teaching experience in the fitness industry. For information on selecting a yoga video that meets your specific needs and level of experience visit yogadvdreviewhq.com Yoga DVD Reviews