Yoga, Diet & Weight loss ( Yoga For Weight Loss)

weight loss Yoga, Diet & Weight loss

Healthy weight loss is possible with proper yogic diet and regular asana practise. We all struggle with weight-loss and get obsessed with getting a thin waist. Not eating, eating less or crash dieting is totally the wrong way to go.

Here are some important Yogic Diet tips on how to eat, what to eat and when to eat to lose body fat and reduce overall weight the healthy way.

Yogic Diet Tips

• Go for a Sativik diet with seasonal fresh fruits and organic green veggies
• Increase the fluid intake. Try to include butter milk with lunch. Natural Detox Daily- Once or twice daily drink little hot water with pinch of salt and lemon juice.
• Cut down on spices, junk and fast-foods. Extremely hot or cold meals should be avoided since it disturbs the equilibrium of the body.
• Be regular with your yoga practise to keep up your metabolism and energy levels
• Try to eat at fix time. Eat at regular intervals.
• Pay attention to portion size. Eat to satiate your hunger. Avoid over-eating
• While eating food be mindful and be a 100% with your foods. Switch off your phone. Do not watch TV while you are eating.
• Chew your food slowly. This will help to digest the food properly.  Tendency to over-eat is reduced.
• Stick to healthy routines, eat home cooked fresh meals
• Regularly practise JalaNeti. This helps to calm the mind and keeps a whole host of infections at bay. Healthy body …healthy mind!
• On an empty stomach early in the morning drink atleast 2 glasses of luke warm water. It is a  simple yet effective tool in weightloss.
• Excessive intake of coffee/tea, table salt or chocolates should be totally avoided if possible. These stimulants affect the CNS (Central Nervous System)

Must Know: 10 Fitness Goals You Should Aim for Weight Management 

Mind is the Key…yes that’s right what you think you can achieve

All it takes is a sincere effort, determination and discipline to get there. Pranayama is a good way to control your breath and the mind. Pranayama yoga reduces stress and breathing yogic techniques helps in weight reduction. When mind in calm, emotions are in check. Many of us emotional eaters eat to fill the void. Simple yogic techniques helps and overeating can be easily controlled.

Below mentioned are 3 pranayama techniques that can easily done from the comfort of your own home. Benefits are tremendous try today…

Anulom Vilom Pranayama or Nadi Shodhana Pranayama– This paranayma balances out the pranic channels. When done regularly the Ida and Pingala nadis get balanced. This in turn stimulates the central channel called Sushumna Nadi. Thus, this pranayama helps to balance out two hemispheres of the brain. Healing and bringing about peace and tranquility. It removes toxins from the body. Check out beginner yoga pranayama video for details 

 

 

Yogendra Pranayama IV– Breathing becomes long, deep, steady and continuous. The diaphragm is activated and freed. Lungs utilization becomes fuller. Abdominal organs are relaxed and revitalized. Balance is restored at emotional and mental levels. Get all the detail watch the video 

Bhastrika involves brisk & forced deep inhalation & exhalation. The movements are just like an iron smith’s bellow. This should be done lying down on either side. Bhastrika Pranayama oxygenates the blood and helps to heal all the tissues & organs. It regulates the endocrine glands to function optimally. Individuals suffering from obesity due to malfunction of the thyroid gland will find Bhastrika to be a very useful technique.

Also try out Recommended yoga asanas for reduction of belly fat

All forward bending asanas such as ( Yoga for Weight loss)   

• Bhujangasana 
• Dhanurasana
• Naukasana
• Pavanamukthasana 

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