Introducing Yoga For Weight Loss

For the uninformed, yoga is an ancient form of exercise introduced in the 15th century by an Indian sage called Yogi Swatmarama. 

 

Most experts and practitioners believe that it's designed to balance the physical and mental energies in preparation for meditation.

 

Still, it is noteworthy to point out that hatha yoga is the most widely practiced yoga in the West and uses a combination of asansas (poses), meditation and breathing. 

 

For interested parties, it should also be noted that hatha yoga will help you to improve your physical strength, make you more supple and the breathing exercises or pranayama as they are known help you to relax.

 

However, there are some steps of caution that should be remembered, Yoga should be practised on an empty stomach preferably first thing in the morning or at least 2 hours after a full meal.

 

As you perform the asanas, concentrate on feeling the energies within the nerve currents. Get to knowing when your body has been in each position long enough to tune the nerve currents involved. Then shift smoothly into the next asana. During all postures, breathe in deeply and slowly using the diaphragm, not the chest muscles.

 

In addition it should be stressed that one should not stretch unduly or force the body. Relax into the poses. Don't worry if you can't perform them all perfectly. In time, you will find Your body becoming more flexible and supple. Free the mind of thoughts and tensions. You will be more aware, more alive, more relaxed.

 

To Health Ya'll...

 

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