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Is Yoga Good for Weight Loss?

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Yoga consists of three parts—the physical poses (asana), meditation (dhyana), and breath work (pranayama) The physical practice of yoga can be great exercise, especially the more active forms of asana, the poses.

Yoga lessens the stress response, leading to more healthy dietary choices.

Yoga and better sleep are also associated with weight loss.

People adding yoga to their physical activity routine may find that practicing one to two times a week is enough to lead to weight loss.

Others may need to practice yoga daily to see results.

If you are new to yoga, it can be beneficial to go to a beginner yoga class or work with an instructor to become familiar with the poses.

Yoga is a mind-body practice that can help you lose weight.

Vinyasa , power, and Ashtanga are more physical types of yoga that burn more calories.

Restorative yoga and its focus on relaxation can also contribute to weight loss.

Yoga can also reduce stress, which can reduce the need for “comfort foods”.