{"id":828,"date":"2021-01-05T06:36:53","date_gmt":"2021-01-05T06:36:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yogateachertrainingrishikesh.com\/blog\/?p=828"},"modified":"2022-11-29T09:27:08","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T09:27:08","slug":"the-benefit-of-yoga-in-weight-loss-and-flat-stomach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yogateachertrainingrishikesh.com\/blog\/the-benefit-of-yoga-in-weight-loss-and-flat-stomach\/","title":{"rendered":"The benefit of yoga in weight loss and flat stomach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

 Whether yoga is really effective for weight loss<\/strong> is still a very debatable\ntopic. Many believe that yoga is not fast enough that make you sweat and lose\nweight. However, don\u2019t get fooled by believing in those myths as this ancient\npractice is really beneficial in weight loss and get you that flat tummy. Also,\nit is the only form of exercise that is good for your mind and body and also\nuplifts the spiritual side that allows you to become the best version of\nyourself. When it comes to your weight loss goals then this can be achieved at\na much faster rate with some quick-paced yoga forms such as ashtanga vinyasa<\/strong> and power yoga<\/strong> that boost your heart. But\nit also possible to lose weight with a gentle form of yoga based on the way it\nstretches, strengthens or soothes your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some the best possible way in which yoga helps in weight loss and get you a flat stomach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It leads you towards mindful eating<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best aspect of\nyoga is that it develops the habit of mindfulness and increases your awareness.\nIt makes you aware and conscious about the food you put in your system and how\ndifferent food affect your mind, body and spirit. Studies have shown that\npeople who practice yoga develop of habit of mindful eating and preferred\nhealthy food over junk food. The practice of yoga helps you to get in tune with\nyour body that helps them to stop overeating and impulsive eating that helps in\nlasting weight loss<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yoga lowers your stress level<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yoga is proven when it\ncomes to lowering the stress level which not only helps in losing weight but\nalso does wonders for your mind. The daily practice of yoga helps in reducing\nthe cortisol<\/strong> level in the body which\nis a stress hormone. Stress is the main culprit when it comes to weight gain as\nit makes your brain to crave more glucose in order to combat the low blood\nsugar level that can lead to the habit of binge eating and weight gain. Also,\npeople who are stressed tend to store fat on belly area and reducing stress\nhelp in preventing in accumulation of belly fat hence help you to achieve that flat stomach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Yoga makes you sleep better<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studies have shown\nthat quality sleep is much more important when it comes to weight loss for a\nlasting time.  For an ideal weight loss,\nit is important to have a restful body and mind hence it is important to have a\nrestful sleep of 7 to 8 hours. Practice like yoga Nidra helps you to sleep\npeacefully and restfully. Although the practice of yoga Nidra won\u2019t help you in\nburning calorie but enhance mindfulness and self-awareness that aid you in\neffective weight loss and garnering healthy habits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yoga poses for weight loss<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yoga forms such as\nashtanga and vinyasa flow are the best form of yoga that helps in weight loss\nand also prevent you to gain weight. The vigorous form of yoga such as power\nyoga is more like cardiovascular exercise that promotes weightloss<\/strong> and helps in maintaining a healthy body and sound\nmindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 You should also opt for practicing yoga for at\nleast 3 to 5 times of the week and for a longer duration. Here are some of the\nyoga poses you can practice to lose weight and get a flat stomach<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sun salutation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

King of all yoga asana\nSurya namaskar<\/strong> is a whole package\nfor you when it comes to weight loss. It stretches and tones your all major\nmuscles, tones your arms, waist, legs and improves your blood circulation,\nmetabolism and stimulate your digestive system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plank pose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chaturanga dandasana<\/strong> is the best yoga pose to work on your core\nmuscles and get a flat belly. With every practice, you will feel the burn in\nyour abdominal muscles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warrior pose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warrior pose tones\ndown your thigh muscles, shoulder, lower back and oblique muscles. The more you\nhold the pose the faster you gain a result. Breathe thoroughly when you\npractice the warrior pose for better balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bow pose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you want a flat\nbelly?? Then bow pose should be on your list as it massages your abdominal\nmuscles, enhance your digestion and stretch your whole abdominal region that\nloosens the fat accumulated in the belly area and help in burning that tough\nbelly fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yoga for a healthy and lasting weight loss<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ensure that how you are going to lose that weight with yoga it is important to opt for a yoga class that involves a lot of movements such as vinyasa yoga and power yoga. Also, you can join a yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh<\/a> <\/strong>where you not only practice yoga under the supervision of experienced yoga teachers but also you will be introduced with the concept of sattvic food and meditation. The sattvic food nourishes your body with the right nutrition and meditation relieves you from stress and anxiety. It also inoculates the habit of mindfulness which is important for a lasting weight loss.  So make a commitment to yourself and practice yoga if you want to lose weight in a healthy and mindful way. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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