Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Yoga Poses For Weight Loss Suggest More Than Presentations

By Penny Davis


An ancient discipline has been studied for centuries by many gifted teachers and practitioners. There are many different styles of and many possible ways to approach yoga poses for weight loss. Online resources are now available and very useful complements to books and teachers.

The fact that obesity is a major health issue leading to much expense and many deaths is testament to the difficulty of shedding fat. If it was easy there would not be so many people over forty with bulges that spoil their beauty.

In between work and family commitments the ancient art is one of many strategies that overweight people turn to. They often appreciate that it has the added advantage of combining mental and physical activity so that the discipline becomes a way of life.

People need to understand that time has to be set aside for this form of exercise. It may be advisable to attend a group class where a teacher puts students through their paces. In addition one needs to practice daily at home. This is why an online source of advice is helpful. One can study various poses and try to apply them regularly.

Because there is such a large body or people practicing at high levels there are many different poses that may be suggested by different teachers. They often have names that are derived from ancient eastern words into English. Colorful terms such as 'Crescent Moon', 'Rocking Boat', 'Willow' or 'Chair' impart character to various configurations of movement.

This colorful type of naming seem typical when terms are translated from eastern languages into English. It is important because it gives each pose its own character. Movements should be executed in a calm, deliberate and attentive manner with the mind focused and gaze forward.

One advantage over other strategies is that yoga is considerably less expensive. Almost every sport manages to invent a panoply of accessories that are marketed as indispensable but only a mat and some silence are required to practice the ancient eastern art.

Yoga poses for weight loss can be applied in varying degrees of intensity. This will determine their effectiveness to a large extent. They can also be accompanied by lifestyle disciplines such as diet and meditation that amount to an holistic approach to a problem that affects a great number of people.




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