Lose weight with yoga program!
Obesity is a global epidemic. Besides looking unattractive, it is also associated with a number of medical problems. Many people develop diabetes, arthritis hypertension, depression, loss of self confidence and become socially isolated. For many years, these individuals had little help to conquer their obesity. Now with Yoga, there is a chance that some of these individuals can revitalize their lives.
Yoga is not just a posture based exercise. When practiced regularly and with determination, it can have profound effects on your body. Many individuals from the Orient have shown that daily Yoga can lead to weight loss and a healthy mind.
Power Yoga- lie on your stomach and keep your hands right under your shoulders. Push your upper body backwards using only the back muscles not your hands. In case you find it difficult to ignore the hands, try keeping them over the hips.
Some of the more common words in yoga mean the following Asana – ability to retain a posture Asetya means decent with good morals Aparlgraha one who is devoted to God Brahmacharya means have the ability to control emotions Ishware Pranidhana is one who is faithful and accepts God Niyama (Saucha) one who practices of good hygiene and cleanliness Pranayama- ability to control the 5 senses such as sight, smell, touch, hear and taste Santosha is one who is not greedy but content Satya means true or honesty Tapas – making an effort Svadhyaya is to teach one’s self Yama (ahinsa) is the yoga word for non violence
O Dharana means concentration. O Dhyana means meditation. O Samadhi means that unites with God. O And finally Yogasana.
What are Characteristics in obese persons? O Usually addicted to overeating. O Habit of frequent eating. O Eat faster without chewing the food. O Retire soon after taking meal. O Not doing physical labor or exercise. O Daily intake of highly rich, high calorie foods. Drinking lots of water with meals.
Some experts recommend the following methods to prevent obesity: * Drinking lots of water every day. This may range anywhere from 8-12 glasses a day * Replace the three large meals with numerous small meals * Substitute water for sugary beverages * Exercise daily
Naturopathy mentions integration of several ways to cure obesity such as vomation, laxative, taking enema for easy digestion, nasal wash for purification, intake of more water, sunbath, steam bath, fasting, habit of regular exercise, kunjal kriya, kati snan (hip bath), mud pack on abdomen and massage