We all have our reasons for doing yoga. We do it to connect with our true selves, relieve stress, enjoy "me time"... and who are we kidding? To get that bangin body! If you're new to yoga, you may think of it as just stretching, as several of my friends have expressed to me. But there's a lot more going on than you may know. If you're looking to shed some extra pounds and keep them off, taking yoga classes is tried and true and here's why:
1. If you feel unmotivated, like myself, by going to class you've committed yourself to see it though! Classes are generally 1 - 1 1/2 hours long and you even have the choice of leaving, but why would you waist the money? When you exercise on your own, you can stop at anytime, and not having the choice can help. As always you should be safe and take breaks when needed, but when you're around a bunch of others who are in it with you is great motivation to keep going.
2. You're working your muscles and cardiovascular system at the same time. No need to sweat it out on the treadmill, then painstakingly grunt your way through reps of weights. You get it all in one workout. The more muscle you build, the more calories you burn at rest.
3. Stretching even elongates your muscles which also helps you to have a leaner body. After practicing yoga regularly, you even start to feel a difference in your posture. You can actually feel taller when you start doing some more advanced spine stretches.
4. Yoga also has the benefit of seeing quicker results with fewer workouts. If you practice 2 -3 times a week for one month, I guarantee that you will see and feel great like you never have before. Be sure to always listen to your body and dont push yourself too hard, but it's important to feel the burn in order to reap the rewards.
5. Be conscious of what you eat. This one is tricky if you go home after a yoga session and eat half a pizza, you'll just undo all the good that was done. It can be a scary challenge making big changes to your eating habits. Yoga will help you with this because it will teach you to unite the body and the mind. If you set your intention beforehand to eat healthier and really visualize feeling great during your meditation, you'll find it to be a more natural change. - 31856
1. If you feel unmotivated, like myself, by going to class you've committed yourself to see it though! Classes are generally 1 - 1 1/2 hours long and you even have the choice of leaving, but why would you waist the money? When you exercise on your own, you can stop at anytime, and not having the choice can help. As always you should be safe and take breaks when needed, but when you're around a bunch of others who are in it with you is great motivation to keep going.
2. You're working your muscles and cardiovascular system at the same time. No need to sweat it out on the treadmill, then painstakingly grunt your way through reps of weights. You get it all in one workout. The more muscle you build, the more calories you burn at rest.
3. Stretching even elongates your muscles which also helps you to have a leaner body. After practicing yoga regularly, you even start to feel a difference in your posture. You can actually feel taller when you start doing some more advanced spine stretches.
4. Yoga also has the benefit of seeing quicker results with fewer workouts. If you practice 2 -3 times a week for one month, I guarantee that you will see and feel great like you never have before. Be sure to always listen to your body and dont push yourself too hard, but it's important to feel the burn in order to reap the rewards.
5. Be conscious of what you eat. This one is tricky if you go home after a yoga session and eat half a pizza, you'll just undo all the good that was done. It can be a scary challenge making big changes to your eating habits. Yoga will help you with this because it will teach you to unite the body and the mind. If you set your intention beforehand to eat healthier and really visualize feeling great during your meditation, you'll find it to be a more natural change. - 31856
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Not sure where to start? Firstly you'll need a thick yoga mat and yoga mat bag. There may be free classes in your area as some studios offer them periodically. Also check out your local YMCA or YWCA.
