{"id":8063,"date":"2024-06-15T16:30:57","date_gmt":"2024-06-15T20:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yogavibes.com\/blog\/?p=8063"},"modified":"2025-05-09T21:04:55","modified_gmt":"2025-05-10T01:04:55","slug":"how-yoga-can-help-you-lose-weight-burning-calories-and-beyond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yogavibes.com\/blog\/health-wellness\/how-yoga-can-help-you-lose-weight-burning-calories-and-beyond\/","title":{"rendered":"How Yoga Can Help You Lose Weight: Burning Calories and Beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Kapotasana<\/p>\n

Over the years, yoga has exploded in popularity worldwide. The United States has become a
\nmajor hotspot for the ancient practice, with 38.4 million Americans practicing yoga<\/a> in 2022. Its
\nphysical, mental, and spiritual benefits have attracted many to yoga, especially for relieving
\nstress, improving the emotional state, and enhancing flexibility. Beyond its calming properties,
\nyoga can also be a valuable tool in your weight loss journey. It may not be the first thing that
\ncomes to mind when you picture weight loss, but its holistic benefits can target all areas of your
\nlife and aid in shedding pounds. From physically demanding postures and routines to putting the
\nmind in a mindful and relaxed state, practicing yoga can help you lose weight healthily and
\nsustainably; here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n

Physical activity<\/strong>
\nYoga may not seem as intense as other exercises, but it\u2019s a great way to work up a sweat and get
\nyour body moving\u2014crucial for weight loss. Active yoga styles like Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and
\nPower Yoga can get your heart rate up and keep you moving, leading to more calorie burn during
\nthe session. These styles are also often done in heated environments or studios for hot yoga<\/a>.
\nWhether you do more standard yoga poses or go for the intense styles, the heat aspect helps you
\nsweat more, aiding in burning even more calories than usual. It also helps build strength, boosts
\nflexibility, and builds an awareness of your breathing technique to help you with stamina and
\nendurance. These benefits can also make it easier for you to practice all kinds of yoga and other
\nphysical activities as well.<\/p>\n

Building weight loss motivation<\/strong>
\nWeight loss requires you to make major changes in your regular routines and habits, which is not an easy feat. This can make it hard for you to start your journey or continue once you\u2019ve begun your efforts; you end up losing drive, and it becomes harder to keep up. However, yoga can be a great way to encourage weight loss motivation in various ways. You can pick up yoga to give yourself a goal outside of losing weight, which will give you another way to measure your progress and keep you going. Case in point, doing yoga can be great for your health, especially if you’re struggling with a specific condition like diabetes. When you join a\u00a0weight loss program for diabetics<\/a>, you’ll be asked to meet a daily physical activity target of 30 minutes, which helps you reach the expert-prescribed 150 minutes of weekly moderate-intensity aerobic activity and strength training. Yoga is perfect for this, as you can start slowly and gradually track your progress as it becomes easier for you to hold your postures, get into a position, or how more in tune you are with your body and mind. Seeing yourself improve and benefit from better health outcomes can motivate you to push on with your yoga practice. Doing an exercise you enjoy can also encourage you to do it more regularly, building consistency and making weight loss sustainable.<\/p>\n

Sleep management<\/strong><\/p>\n

Good quality sleep can help you regulate your hunger hormones, provide energy for physical
\nactivity, and keep you refreshed and motivated for weight loss, but it\u2019s not always easy to get a
\ngood night\u2019s rest. You can use the power of yoga to encourage better sleep and aid in shedding
\npounds. Yoga is an amazing stress reliever; it can help lower cortisol and stress levels in your
\nbody, improve sleep by helping you feel more relaxed at the end of the day, and keep weight gain
\nat bay by combating food cravings. You can do yoga poses<\/a> like seated forward fold, sphinx
\npose, child\u2019s pose, and more to relieve tension in your body parts, combat cortisol, and get you
\ninto a relaxed mindset for bed. Doing these poses as part of your relaxing bedtime routine can
\nencourage you to go to bed and sleep for a sufficient amount of time regularly, boosting your
\nwellness and weight loss.<\/p>\n

If you are unsure what target weight will be the healthiest for you, try evaluating your body composition with the most accurate body composition scale<\/a> from InBodyUSA.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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