About Yoga: The Truth About Yoga and Weight Loss

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Yoga Yoga Yoga Styles Beginners Poses & Workouts From Ann Pizer, your Guide to Yoga You're going to hear a lot this month about yoga and weight loss. Advocates of one method or another are going to tell you how many pounds you can lose doing their yoga. The truth is that yoga can help you lose weight, but maybe not the way you think. Yoga and Weight Loss Most people who have lost weight doing yoga have also made other lifestyle changes. Burning more calories than you consume is the key to weight loss, and research shows that yoga is just not an efficient way to burn calories. It is a great way to improve your health, however. Read more... Search Related Topics:  yoga for weight loss  ashtanga  power yoga Get in Shape With Yoga It may seem like splitting hairs, but getting in shape is a bit different than just losing weight. It implies toning up, getting stronger, feeling good about yourself, and, to me at least, doing yoga to the best of my ability. Read more... Search Related Topics:  yoga for weight loss  exercise for beginners  yoga for beginners Finding a Good Yoga Teacher Finding a really good yoga teacher is key to having the best possible yoga experience. Though there can be a bit of trial and error here as not every teacher suits every student, I can offer you some tips from my own experience. Read more... Search Related Topics:  yoga advice  yoga for beginners  yoga teachers Pose of the Week - Warrior II - Virabhadrasana II A few days ago I went to a class that didn't seem very hard at the time. The pace was leisurely, frequent rest was encouraged, vinyasas were optional. So why did I wake up the next morning to sore quads? Well, the nice, slow pace had us lingering in poses like warrior II so long that I went deeper and stayed longer than I would have in a faster class. It's a good reason to mix up your classes. If you always do a fast practice, you may be missing out on opportunities to discover something new about your body. Search Related Topics:  beginning poses  standing poses  warrior poses Related Searches Yoga and Meditation Yoga Fitness Yoga Exercises Best Yoga Studio Cheap Yoga Classes Featured Articles Beginning Yoga Practice An Index of Yoga Poses Yoga Styles Yoga Audio, Books, and Videos Yoga Clothing and Equipment Yoga and Your Health   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Ann Pizer Yoga Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Yoga newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What is Yoga? Yoga for Beginners - How to Start Yoga and Weight Loss Yoga Tips Sun Salutation - Step by Step   Follow me on: Advertisement