Hello friends today we will talk about another effective method of weight reduction named as ‘Yoga’. The term 'Yoga' is derived from a Sanskrit word meaning 'union' or 'to join'. Yoga is an ancient form practiced in India by ascetics when they were in meditation. Yoga aims for the unification of the body, mind and spirit through a system of postures, breathing exercises and meditation.
Yoga is said to be the best way of weight reduction because it has no side effects on your body. It won't make you anorexic or ultra slim. It is simply meant to proportionate your body weight in accordance to your height and lifestyle. The mechanism of Yoga in your body is simple yet extremely effective. It acts on the metabolism of your body as well as on your fat cells. The deep breathing in Yoga increases the oxygen intake to the cells of your body, including the fat cells which burn in contact of oxygen
What to do in Yoga
• There are various Yoga asana like Paschimottanasana, Bhujangasana, Halasana, Dhanurasana, Veerasana, Trikonasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana which are specially meant for weight reduction. Following few of them regularly will definitely help you lose flab.
• Incase you are a thyroid patient and you have abnormally gained weight. You must go for Sarvangasana and Matasyasana for checking on the hormonal secretion of your thyroid gland.
• Regular Yoga asana done with Sun salutation (Surya Namaskar) is also very helpful in weight reduction.
• Regularly practicing Pranayamas for example Kapalabhatti, Anuloma-Viloma and Bhastrika not only help in weight reduction but equally helps in achieving a better muscle tone and endurance.
• Kriyas for cleaning the body namely Vaman Dhauti, and Shanka Prakshalana also help immensely in weight reduction.
What not to do in Yoga
• Do not relish on junk food and carbonated drinks.
• Do not eat on irregular timings at irregular interval.
• Do not consume anything between two major meals. Also maintain a time difference of 4 hours two major meals.
A plan to reduce weight naturally is:
Cleansing techniques:
• Kunjal Kriya (stomach wash and lung cleansing)
• Basti (colon cleansing)
• Laghu Shankha Prakshalan (digestive system cleansing technique)
• Baghi (tiger exercise)
• Yoga Asans (postures)
Sun Salute (Practise 2 times and hold each pose for 3 breaths), Tree pose, Angle pose, Triangle pose, Hero pose I and II, Locust pose, Cobra pose, Camel pose, Aeroplane pose, Wind releasing pose, Child pose (sitting), Spinal twists (sitting & dynamic poses), Cat pose
If you wish to work on one body part more like the hips or abdomen or thighs or arms or legs or chest you can incorporate the asnas specific to your requirement in the above plan.
Yogic Asans to tighten the abdomen are:
Abdominal lift, Child pose, Cobra pose, Wind releasing pose, Yogic seal pose, Spinal twist, Lying on back pose - baat pose, Naval Move Asana (lying on back).
Yogic asans for arms and legs:
Tree pose, Hero pose, Dog pose (face up), Dog pose (face down), Swinging lotus pose, Bridge pose (face up), Bridge pose (face down), Celebacy pose, Squat and rise pose.
Yoga plan to tighten the chest:
Triangle pose, Hero pose, Baat pose (lying on back), Cobra pose, Wind releasing pose, Dog pose (face upand down), Lumbar wheel pose, Spinal twist.
Yoga Asans to tone up thighs and hips:
Sun salute, Hero pose I + II, Triangle pose, Angle pose, Dog pose (face up), Dog pose (face down), Celebacy pose, Advanced wind releasing pose, Butterfly pose.
Pranayama (breathing exercises)
1. Yogic Breathing: Inhale. First blow your abdomen, and then expand the chest. While exhaling, first relax the chest and then the abdomen. Practise like this for 10 times.
2. Meditation and Relaxation: Focus your attention on your breathing, feel its temperature and keep your breathing, thoroughly equalised (i.e. inhale for 3 sec and exhale for 3 secs).
3. Naturopathic treatment: This can be done in combination with the above yogic exercise plan. For the naturopathic treatment you will need to consult an experienced naturopath.
Chromotherapy
Refers to treatment of disease through sun-rays, directly or indirectly such as sun-charged water, oil etc.
(i) Green water: is neutral in nature and help to reduce excessive heat in the body.
(ii) Yellow\orange water: 25ml or ½ cup of this should be taken twice after each major meal.It is beneficial for cases in which improper digestion and flatulence is there.
hopefully these tips help you to reduce your weight.Suggestion and comment about these postings are heartily invited
Good Luck !!!
Article Source: healthandyoga.com & yoga.iloveindia.com
Yoga is said to be the best way of weight reduction because it has no side effects on your body. It won't make you anorexic or ultra slim. It is simply meant to proportionate your body weight in accordance to your height and lifestyle. The mechanism of Yoga in your body is simple yet extremely effective. It acts on the metabolism of your body as well as on your fat cells. The deep breathing in Yoga increases the oxygen intake to the cells of your body, including the fat cells which burn in contact of oxygen
What to do in Yoga
• There are various Yoga asana like Paschimottanasana, Bhujangasana, Halasana, Dhanurasana, Veerasana, Trikonasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana which are specially meant for weight reduction. Following few of them regularly will definitely help you lose flab.
• Incase you are a thyroid patient and you have abnormally gained weight. You must go for Sarvangasana and Matasyasana for checking on the hormonal secretion of your thyroid gland.
• Regular Yoga asana done with Sun salutation (Surya Namaskar) is also very helpful in weight reduction.
• Regularly practicing Pranayamas for example Kapalabhatti, Anuloma-Viloma and Bhastrika not only help in weight reduction but equally helps in achieving a better muscle tone and endurance.
• Kriyas for cleaning the body namely Vaman Dhauti, and Shanka Prakshalana also help immensely in weight reduction.
What not to do in Yoga
• Do not relish on junk food and carbonated drinks.
• Do not eat on irregular timings at irregular interval.
• Do not consume anything between two major meals. Also maintain a time difference of 4 hours two major meals.
A plan to reduce weight naturally is:
Cleansing techniques:
• Kunjal Kriya (stomach wash and lung cleansing)
• Basti (colon cleansing)
• Laghu Shankha Prakshalan (digestive system cleansing technique)
• Baghi (tiger exercise)
• Yoga Asans (postures)
Sun Salute (Practise 2 times and hold each pose for 3 breaths), Tree pose, Angle pose, Triangle pose, Hero pose I and II, Locust pose, Cobra pose, Camel pose, Aeroplane pose, Wind releasing pose, Child pose (sitting), Spinal twists (sitting & dynamic poses), Cat pose
If you wish to work on one body part more like the hips or abdomen or thighs or arms or legs or chest you can incorporate the asnas specific to your requirement in the above plan.
Yogic Asans to tighten the abdomen are:
Abdominal lift, Child pose, Cobra pose, Wind releasing pose, Yogic seal pose, Spinal twist, Lying on back pose - baat pose, Naval Move Asana (lying on back).
Yogic asans for arms and legs:
Tree pose, Hero pose, Dog pose (face up), Dog pose (face down), Swinging lotus pose, Bridge pose (face up), Bridge pose (face down), Celebacy pose, Squat and rise pose.
Yoga plan to tighten the chest:
Triangle pose, Hero pose, Baat pose (lying on back), Cobra pose, Wind releasing pose, Dog pose (face upand down), Lumbar wheel pose, Spinal twist.
Yoga Asans to tone up thighs and hips:
Sun salute, Hero pose I + II, Triangle pose, Angle pose, Dog pose (face up), Dog pose (face down), Celebacy pose, Advanced wind releasing pose, Butterfly pose.
Pranayama (breathing exercises)
1. Yogic Breathing: Inhale. First blow your abdomen, and then expand the chest. While exhaling, first relax the chest and then the abdomen. Practise like this for 10 times.
2. Meditation and Relaxation: Focus your attention on your breathing, feel its temperature and keep your breathing, thoroughly equalised (i.e. inhale for 3 sec and exhale for 3 secs).
3. Naturopathic treatment: This can be done in combination with the above yogic exercise plan. For the naturopathic treatment you will need to consult an experienced naturopath.
Chromotherapy
Refers to treatment of disease through sun-rays, directly or indirectly such as sun-charged water, oil etc.
(i) Green water: is neutral in nature and help to reduce excessive heat in the body.
(ii) Yellow\orange water: 25ml or ½ cup of this should be taken twice after each major meal.It is beneficial for cases in which improper digestion and flatulence is there.
hopefully these tips help you to reduce your weight.Suggestion and comment about these postings are heartily invited
Good Luck !!!
Article Source: healthandyoga.com & yoga.iloveindia.com
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