Regular yoga practice can influence weight loss, but not in the traditional sense of how we typically link physical activity to weight loss. Generally, weight loss occurs when a person’s calorie intake (the food and drink they consume) is less than the calories they burn.

Most individuals need to adjust both their energy intake and expenditure to lose weight. Many forms of yoga burn fewer calories than traditional exercises (such as running or brisk walking). However, yoga can increase a person’s awareness and their relationship with their body, making them more conscious of what they eat, leading to better food choices. People may start to avoid foods that leave them feeling sluggish or fatigued (such as processed foods), and instead, they may opt for healthier food options, which can contribute to weight loss.

Additionally, many people tend to eat more when they feel stressed, and yoga can help manage stress, potentially influencing one’s energy intake.

Dr. Lewis Maharam from the American College of Sports Medicine states, “Yes, and yoga has actually become fashionable with celebrities like Madonna, Halle Berry, and Jennifer Aniston. Yoga is a sophisticated tradition with physical, relaxation, and breathing exercises. But aerobic exercise helps with weight loss. If someone wants to lose weight in a yoga class, they need to be in a challenging one. They need to make sure their heart rate increases.”

Yoga comes in many different levels. There’s yoga designed for the mind, and there’s strength-based yoga like Fitflow Yoga. If your goal is weight loss, you must ensure you’re doing more than just relaxing stretches—you need to challenge yourself.

At this point, participating in Fitflow Yoga classes will not only help you reduce stress, but also improve muscle coordination, strength, and flexibility.

You can join Group or Individual Sessions, or even specialize in yoga.

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