Yoga has become a popular form of physical exercise and health maintenance in recent years. Initially, yoga was popular among women, but now it is not only favored by women, but also by many men. Moreover, there are many types of yoga now. Many pregnant women choose to do yoga before giving birth, and it is said that it is good for their health. Of course, in addition to helping people exercise their bodies, yoga can also help people lose weight.
Yoga weight loss is no longer a secret. Those who have practiced yoga know that the effect of weight loss through yoga is still very good. Moreover, yoga can also help shape the body during the weight loss process, so it really has many benefits. Today, let's share with you the yoga weight loss method.
The yoga movements are slow, and when using the丹田 (Dan Tian) for abdominal deep breathing to ensure sufficient oxygen supply in the body, combined with various yoga postures, it can fully stretch the muscles and tendons of the body, and has a very good effect on training the flexibility of the tendons and bones. Especially the stretching movements of the spine can stimulate the autonomic nervous system, promote metabolism, and after a class, you will be short of breath and sweat all over your body.
The weight loss effect of yoga is not as immediate and obvious as aerobic exercise, but if you practice yoga consistently for a long time, you can shape the even lines of the whole body, and after practicing for a period of time, you will find that the waist and abdomen become looser when wearing clothes, and the posture is also more balanced.
Early morning, before breakfast, is the best time for yoga exercise. You can also practice in the evening or at other times, but make sure to practice after 3 to 4 hours after eating, and it is best to start practicing half an hour after drinking water. Generally, you can practice asanas in the morning, and more meditation in the evening, practicing for about 40 minutes every day.
Yoga weight loss method one: One-Line Chest Expansion
1. Lie on your back, adjust your breathing, and relax.
2. Point the toes straight, and keep the center of gravity on the heel.
3. Inhale, lift the buttocks upwards, let the body form a straight line, and use the waist and chest to push upwards.
4. Exhale, sink the head backward.
5. Close your eyes, breathe naturally, feel relaxed, and maintain this posture for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Reminders: Focus your awareness on the abdomen and the entire chest during practice.
Effects: Can treat gastrointestinal diseases, constipation, asthma, bronchitis, hemorrhoids, hunchback, irregular menstruation, adjust the stiff state of the shoulders and shoulders, correct the hunchback phenomenon, help increase lung capacity, and beautify the chest lines.
Yoga weight loss method two: Standing Chest Expansion
1. Stand up, adjust your breathing.
2. Exhale, sink the head backward, breathe naturally, feel the throat relaxed, and the head relaxed.
3. Inhale, lift the buttocks upwards, and imagine reaching the buttocks with the top of your head.
4. Extend both hands backward, and let the wrists relax and hang down completely.
Reminders: Adjust the back and spine during practice, and focus your awareness on the chest and waist.
Effects: Treat constipation, asthma, bronchitis, hand cramps, and help increase lung capacity.
This is the yoga weight loss method introduced to you, and after reading it, you can follow the methods above to practice. Believe that as long as you persist, you will have good results. However, although yoga weight loss is very effective, those who have not been practicing yoga for a long time should not try some high-difficulty movements, as it is easy to injure the body, and it is better to progress step by step slowly.