can yoga help you to lose weight?

2013 · 06-30-2006, 11:20 PM

just curious...lol

InnerAthlete · 07-20-2006, 02:57 AM

Yes. Just answering.

tregy · 07-20-2006, 10:35 PM

I used to have a rather tasteful round beer belly, before I started yoga. My weight hasn't changed much as other parts of my body have developed, but the beer belly is definitely gone.

earthmuvva · 07-21-2006, 02:22 AM

I've dropped a dress size in just a few weeks. My weight has gone down a little but I think I'm toning up a bit.

Interesting, I'm gonna post about weight and yoga classes!

anusaramama · 07-21-2006, 02:46 PM

power yoga will definitely help you lose weight. those classes can be tough!

memoria · 07-22-2006, 04:20 AM

just getting your heart rate up for an hour a day will help you lose weight...which yoga will do.

InnerAthlete · 07-30-2006, 06:08 PM

Actually this depends on the sort of yoga one is practicing and the way in which they are practicing.

What is more accurate to state is:

"...power yoga, it burns about 237 calories in 50 minutes and boosts heart rates to 62 percent of heartrate max, providing just a mild aerobic workout"
compared to Hatha yoga of the same duration which burns approximately 144 calories which is scientifically considered "no aerobic benefit".

Quote:

Originally Posted by memoria

just getting your heart rate up for an hour a day will help you lose weight...which yoga will do.

Hippiepower · 10-16-2006, 08:33 PM

Yoga can really be used to control the waistline of most adults. It not only helps to keep the weight off but it helps to reduce thw weight in those already over weight. Check this article out: http://www.hippiepower.com/yoga-prac...-and-medicine/

Hippiepower · 10-17-2006, 12:20 PM

I think alot of people get the wrong idea about Yoga. Its not just benifcial for the body, but for the mind. When you learn to breathe right, and clear your mind, and just focus on the body, amazing and wonderful things can happen. I used to suffer from anxiety attacks, now its been over 2 years since I have had one. Just taking some time out in your day, weather it be morning, afternoon or evening. I put on a CD with a waterfall sound, close my eyes. I have an article on my site...check it out if you would like.

http://www.hippiepower.com/yoga-doesnt-have-to-hurt/

lbarden · 10-17-2006, 06:44 PM

I've been doing Yoga for about two months and I notice that I am more flexible and stronger. I have been experiencing a lot of stress lately so the pounds keep packing on and I was hoping Yoga would help me focus and feel better about myself so I feel like doing more activities, thus loosing more pounds. I am happy to hear that Yoga has helped hippipower with anxiety. That must be a big relief.

Hippiepower · 10-17-2006, 07:27 PM

lbarden, I hear ya! It sure does help with the flexability, I have noticed that also. Stress is nasty, and finding Yoga sure is a help isin't it! I am happy to hear it has been working so well for you. I have been finding that getting up a little earlier and doing some yoga for 20 min, and 20 min before bed, really helps.

Not sure what I would do without it now. I take a break on the weekends, and find I really miss it by Sunday night. I have been doing it on my own, learning from DVD's, but I attend a yoga class on Wed mornings now, and it has really opened my eyes to lots of postures and possitions that I would of never done on my own. Yoga rocks baby!!!

www.hippiepower.com

lbarden · 10-17-2006, 07:50 PM

I started recording Namaste on Tivo. I am not sure if you have heard of that yoga program but it is on the fitness channel. I followed it for a few days but this week I haven't put it on and used only my intiution (I don't see spell check so I hope it is spelled correctly). So I have progressed to doing yoga on my own but only in the mornings. It puts a big smile on my face as I commute to work.

Hippiepower · 10-18-2006, 05:31 AM

That is so great to hear. I might get that channel, I will have to check it out and see. It is a lot easier going at my own pace I find in the mornings. Helps me wake up slowly, and get the blood moving as well. This yoga class I attend has this deep relaxation at the end, as I guess most yoga classes do. Most of the ladies in the room fall asleep...LOL.

Guess it works eh! If I learn any new possitions, I will make sure to post them.

www.hippiepower.com

lbarden · 10-18-2006, 05:53 PM

My class also has the deep relaxtion but I have not fallen asleep. My son joined me in one class (it was a 6:30 am class) and he said he almost fell asleep. I hope the ladies in your class don't snore. Laura

Hippiepower · 10-18-2006, 06:18 PM

That's groovy! Taken your son. I know my daughter would love to go, maybe one day. I have not fallen asleep myself, but am pretty relaxed. It's good to have a blanket with you for the relaxation part of it.
Today, in class, we worked on our hands. I mean moving the fingers...etc. Feels great when your done.
Knowone fell asleep this morning, but I bet they would have if it was 6am.

Did the tree pose today....she made us hold it for a while to. Gotta work on the balance there myself. Getting the breathing down really helps I find.
I will stand on my head one day...who knows when that will be LOL
Stay groovy Laura.

www.hippiepower.com

lbarden · 10-18-2006, 06:53 PM

My son is 19 and I find it a little ironic that he calls me a hippie and your sign on is Hippiepower. His work schedule doesn't always allow him to come to yoga. He is going for his third degree in Karate next weekend. He is really awesome!

Hippiepower · 10-18-2006, 08:16 PM

Very Ironic! Us Hippies gotta stick together. I think the more hippies,the better. We stay close to the earth!

Your son sounds like a really great guy. They grow up so fast don't they? My daughter is turning 12, my son 8 and my youngest son 5. Yoga gets me through those stressed out days...LOL Such wonderful kids though, and wish I could slow down time a bit so I could enjoy them more.

All the best to your son with his Karate! Good for him. He sounds well balanced. The fact that he wants to do yoga with his groovy hippie MOM!

www.hippiepower.com

InnerAthlete · 10-19-2006, 05:59 PM

It doesn't appear however that the study indicates significant weight loss FROM physical activity of yoga. And the weight loss they seem to be citing is 3 pounds over ten years. Usually people asking about yoga and weight loss are not looking for those kinds of results.

But I'll order the research paper and read through it to see if I've missed the boat on the results of the study.

More to the point, yoga in the context of the study points toward a higher self awreness which in turn might keep one from needly chewing/eating/grazing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hippiepower

Yoga can really be used to control the waistline of most adults. It not only helps to keep the weight off but it helps to reduce thw weight in those already over weight. Check this article out: http://www.hippiepower.com/yoga-prac...-and-medicine/

Hippiepower · 10-19-2006, 06:16 PM

InnerAthlete, I hear what you are saying. From personal experience, I have lost weight while doing yoga, but I do it twice a day, and I am very careful what I eat. Plus I am still active outside of yoga.

I do think Yoga does help keep you focused on your health, and your body, and in return, helps you eat better, and be an overall happier well balanced person. I guess it depends on how serious someone is when they are doing Yoga. But either way, Yoga does not have to be serious, or have anything to do with weight loss. If you are doing Yoga, you should notice a difference in mental, and physical body.

Thanks for your point of view!
www.hippiepower.com

InnerAthlete · 11-01-2006, 01:55 AM

So powerful it was posted four times.

Happy Warrior · 07-06-2008, 10:33 PM

It's definitely putting me in the mind set to lose weight again. The more and more I do it, the less I binge eat when I'm bored. I think I replaced eating out of boredom with doing yoga and suddenly not being bored at all, which is what's starting to make a difference in my life and why I think yogis end up looking so fit and healthy. You get addicted to your body feeling light and overeating messes that all up!

drjay1966 · 07-08-2008, 12:43 AM

I've found that I've lost a lot of flab (but not lost weight, since I've gained quite a bit of muscle) because of my yoga practice, though mostly in a somewhat indirect way. One of the reasons I started doing yoga was that I'd gotten seriously into biking, but thought I might have to stop because my knees were bothering me. Now, thanks to my yoga practice, I've been averaging 100 miles a week with no significant knee problems, whereas, a year ago, when I first started getting seriously (back) into yoga, I'd have to take a break after doing a small fraction of that. So, basically, yoga has allowed me to do the exercise that's caused me to get in shape.

Happy Warrior · 07-08-2008, 08:41 PM

lbarden:

I hear ya! Same situation with stress either making me turn to food or something else to release it and then yoga being there for me to go the Breathe, Stretch, Renew, Re-Emerge into someone new route and I'm liking this road. Finally see a person in myself again I haven't known since I was leading to letting it get out of hand and unmanageable in my early forties.

I still have the stress there to try to get me to take the poison: devastatingly bad eating habits on a daily basis, but yoga's been bringing me down to the river instead.

Happy Warrior · 07-08-2008, 08:46 PM

DrJay:

My biking friend needs your advice. He keeps telling me. No I bike, that's all I need, I burn these many calories doing it, it's making me feel great without the impact of running or walking. Won't believe it bangs up his body at all enough to having to renew and restore.

drjay1966 · 07-08-2008, 09:07 PM

Happy Warrior:
Feel free to pass on my biking story to your friend.
Also, I'm with ya on the horrible eating habits.
Oh, God, do I love junk food...think I'll go eat some now....

DrJay

Happy Warrior · 07-08-2008, 09:12 PM

junk food is an addiction, a mere bandage that peels off, be brave and proceed with caution if you must

07-21-2006, 02:46 PM	#5
anusaramama Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3	power yoga will definitely help you lose weight. those classes can be tough! __________________ www.fitpod.com

10-16-2006, 08:33 PM	#8
Hippiepower Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11	Yoga can really be used to control the waistline of most adults. It not only helps to keep the weight off but it helps to reduce thw weight in those already over weight. Check this article out: http://www.hippiepower.com/yoga-prac...-and-medicine/ __________________ Peace and Love Carlee

10-17-2006, 12:20 PM	#9
Hippiepower Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11	I think alot of people get the wrong idea about Yoga. Its not just benifcial for the body, but for the mind. When you learn to breathe right, and clear your mind, and just focus on the body, amazing and wonderful things can happen. I used to suffer from anxiety attacks, now its been over 2 years since I have had one. Just taking some time out in your day, weather it be morning, afternoon or evening. I put on a CD with a waterfall sound, close my eyes. I have an article on my site...check it out if you would like. http://www.hippiepower.com/yoga-doesnt-have-to-hurt/ __________________ Peace and Love Carlee

10-17-2006, 07:27 PM	#11
Hippiepower Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11	lbarden, I hear ya! It sure does help with the flexability, I have noticed that also. Stress is nasty, and finding Yoga sure is a help isin't it! I am happy to hear it has been working so well for you. I have been finding that getting up a little earlier and doing some yoga for 20 min, and 20 min before bed, really helps. Not sure what I would do without it now. I take a break on the weekends, and find I really miss it by Sunday night. I have been doing it on my own, learning from DVD's, but I attend a yoga class on Wed mornings now, and it has really opened my eyes to lots of postures and possitions that I would of never done on my own. Yoga rocks baby!!! www.hippiepower.com __________________ Peace and Love Carlee

10-18-2006, 05:31 AM	#13
Hippiepower Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11	That is so great to hear. I might get that channel, I will have to check it out and see. It is a lot easier going at my own pace I find in the mornings. Helps me wake up slowly, and get the blood moving as well. This yoga class I attend has this deep relaxation at the end, as I guess most yoga classes do. Most of the ladies in the room fall asleep...LOL. Guess it works eh! If I learn any new possitions, I will make sure to post them. www.hippiepower.com __________________ Peace and Love Carlee

06-30-2006, 11:20 PM	#1
2013 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1	just curious...lol

07-20-2006, 02:57 AM	#2
InnerAthlete Mostly Good Egg Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Certified Purna Yoga Teacher - Seattle, WA Posts: 1,021	Yes. Just answering.

07-20-2006, 10:35 PM	#3
tregy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5	I used to have a rather tasteful round beer belly, before I started yoga. My weight hasn't changed much as other parts of my body have developed, but the beer belly is definitely gone.

07-21-2006, 02:22 AM	#4
earthmuvva Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mother Posts: 6	I've dropped a dress size in just a few weeks. My weight has gone down a little but I think I'm toning up a bit. Interesting, I'm gonna post about weight and yoga classes!

07-22-2006, 04:20 AM	#6
memoria Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 33	just getting your heart rate up for an hour a day will help you lose weight...which yoga will do.

10-17-2006, 06:44 PM	#10
lbarden Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 12	I've been doing Yoga for about two months and I notice that I am more flexible and stronger. I have been experiencing a lot of stress lately so the pounds keep packing on and I was hoping Yoga would help me focus and feel better about myself so I feel like doing more activities, thus loosing more pounds. I am happy to hear that Yoga has helped hippipower with anxiety. That must be a big relief.

10-17-2006, 07:50 PM	#12
lbarden Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 12	I started recording Namaste on Tivo. I am not sure if you have heard of that yoga program but it is on the fitness channel. I followed it for a few days but this week I haven't put it on and used only my intiution (I don't see spell check so I hope it is spelled correctly). So I have progressed to doing yoga on my own but only in the mornings. It puts a big smile on my face as I commute to work.

10-18-2006, 05:53 PM	#14
lbarden Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 12	My class also has the deep relaxtion but I have not fallen asleep. My son joined me in one class (it was a 6:30 am class) and he said he almost fell asleep. I hope the ladies in your class don't snore. Laura

10-18-2006, 06:18 PM	#15
Hippiepower Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11	That's groovy! Taken your son. I know my daughter would love to go, maybe one day. I have not fallen asleep myself, but am pretty relaxed. It's good to have a blanket with you for the relaxation part of it. Today, in class, we worked on our hands. I mean moving the fingers...etc. Feels great when your done. Knowone fell asleep this morning, but I bet they would have if it was 6am. Did the tree pose today....she made us hold it for a while to. Gotta work on the balance there myself. Getting the breathing down really helps I find. I will stand on my head one day...who knows when that will be LOL Stay groovy Laura. www.hippiepower.com __________________ Peace and Love Carlee

10-18-2006, 06:53 PM	#16
lbarden Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 12	My son is 19 and I find it a little ironic that he calls me a hippie and your sign on is Hippiepower. His work schedule doesn't always allow him to come to yoga. He is going for his third degree in Karate next weekend. He is really awesome!

10-18-2006, 08:16 PM	#17
Hippiepower Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11	Very Ironic! Us Hippies gotta stick together. I think the more hippies,the better. We stay close to the earth! Your son sounds like a really great guy. They grow up so fast don't they? My daughter is turning 12, my son 8 and my youngest son 5. Yoga gets me through those stressed out days...LOL Such wonderful kids though, and wish I could slow down time a bit so I could enjoy them more. All the best to your son with his Karate! Good for him. He sounds well balanced. The fact that he wants to do yoga with his groovy hippie MOM! www.hippiepower.com __________________ Peace and Love Carlee

10-19-2006, 06:16 PM	#19
Hippiepower Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11	InnerAthlete, I hear what you are saying. From personal experience, I have lost weight while doing yoga, but I do it twice a day, and I am very careful what I eat. Plus I am still active outside of yoga. I do think Yoga does help keep you focused on your health, and your body, and in return, helps you eat better, and be an overall happier well balanced person. I guess it depends on how serious someone is when they are doing Yoga. But either way, Yoga does not have to be serious, or have anything to do with weight loss. If you are doing Yoga, you should notice a difference in mental, and physical body. Thanks for your point of view! www.hippiepower.com __________________ Peace and Love Carlee

11-01-2006, 01:55 AM	#20
InnerAthlete Mostly Good Egg Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Certified Purna Yoga Teacher - Seattle, WA Posts: 1,021	So powerful it was posted four times. __________________ ---- http://www.yogamojodojo.com http://www.teamyoga.com http://www.innerathlete.net/forum

07-06-2008, 10:33 PM	#21
Happy Warrior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Saint Charles, IL Posts: 35	It's definitely putting me in the mind set to lose weight again. The more and more I do it, the less I binge eat when I'm bored. I think I replaced eating out of boredom with doing yoga and suddenly not being bored at all, which is what's starting to make a difference in my life and why I think yogis end up looking so fit and healthy. You get addicted to your body feeling light and overeating messes that all up!

07-08-2008, 12:43 AM	#22
drjay1966 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Mt. Airy, State of Perplexity Posts: 8	I've found that I've lost a lot of flab (but not lost weight, since I've gained quite a bit of muscle) because of my yoga practice, though mostly in a somewhat indirect way. One of the reasons I started doing yoga was that I'd gotten seriously into biking, but thought I might have to stop because my knees were bothering me. Now, thanks to my yoga practice, I've been averaging 100 miles a week with no significant knee problems, whereas, a year ago, when I first started getting seriously (back) into yoga, I'd have to take a break after doing a small fraction of that. So, basically, yoga has allowed me to do the exercise that's caused me to get in shape.

07-08-2008, 08:41 PM	#23
Happy Warrior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Saint Charles, IL Posts: 35	lbarden: I hear ya! Same situation with stress either making me turn to food or something else to release it and then yoga being there for me to go the Breathe, Stretch, Renew, Re-Emerge into someone new route and I'm liking this road. Finally see a person in myself again I haven't known since I was leading to letting it get out of hand and unmanageable in my early forties. I still have the stress there to try to get me to take the poison: devastatingly bad eating habits on a daily basis, but yoga's been bringing me down to the river instead.

07-08-2008, 08:46 PM	#24
Happy Warrior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Saint Charles, IL Posts: 35	DrJay: My biking friend needs your advice. He keeps telling me. No I bike, that's all I need, I burn these many calories doing it, it's making me feel great without the impact of running or walking. Won't believe it bangs up his body at all enough to having to renew and restore.

07-08-2008, 09:07 PM	#25
drjay1966 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Mt. Airy, State of Perplexity Posts: 8	Happy Warrior: Feel free to pass on my biking story to your friend. Also, I'm with ya on the horrible eating habits. Oh, God, do I love junk food...think I'll go eat some now.... DrJay

07-08-2008, 09:12 PM	#26
Happy Warrior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Saint Charles, IL Posts: 35	junk food is an addiction, a mere bandage that peels off, be brave and proceed with caution if you must

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