Yoga Fitness Secrets: Lose Weight and Tone Up Body With Yoga Exercises
Tammy Thomas
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© 2012 by Tammy Thomas
ISBN 9781456611477
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Terms of Use
Any information provided in this book is through the author’s interpretation. The author has done strenuous work to reassure the accuracy of this subject. If you wish you attempt any of the practices provided in this book, you are doing so with your own responsibility. The author will not be held accountable for any misinterpretations or misrepresentations of the information provided here.
All information provided is done so with every effort to represent the subject, but does not guarantee that your life will change. The author shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect damages that result from reading this book.
Contents
Introduction
Why Yoga
Changes
Taking a Step
Willpower
Yoga Myths
Flexibility:
Girls only:
Religious:
Meditation
How:
Diet
Eating Tips:
Equipment/Clothing
Yoga Poses
Warm Up
The Long Salutation:
The Yoga Posture:
Alternate Elbow/Knee:
Cat:
Cat Balance:
Table:
Table Balance:
Puppy:
Downward Facing Dog:
Down Dog Kick Back:
Plank:
Side Plank:
Side Plank Variation:
Standing
Mountain:
Mountain Variation:
Runner’s Lunge:
Runner’s Lunge Variation:
Runner’s Lunge with Twist:
Runner’s Lunge with Twist Variation:
Warrior 2:
Warrior 2 Variation:
Bent Knee Triangle:
Pyramid:
Chair:
Standing Balance
Toe Balance:
Knee to Chest:
Tree:
Crow:
Spinal Twist
Double Knee Bend Twist:
Straight Leg Twist:
Back Extension
The Cobra:
Cobra Variation 1:
Cobra Variation 2:
Bridge:
Wheel:
Finishing Pose:
Hamstring Opener:
Hip Opener:
Corpse:
Tracking
Be Active
Conclusion
Introduction
Many people think that losing weight is a difficult process when, in reality, it really isn’t Though, if your daily schedule is constantly packed with work, it would be obvious that losing weight is difficult However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t squeeze in time during working hours.
No matter how busy you are, you’re eventually going to have free time in one way or another. Trust me, you might think that you’re busy, but even 5-10 minutes is still good enough to do some exercises. Of course, you’re going to think that you can’t do much within that certain time frame.
Eventually, it’ll add up. Exercise is exercise regardless of the time frame and what you do. As long as you’re moving your body in a certain way that can help you burn calories, you’re exercising.
When most people think of exercise they think of the basic running, weight lifting, etc. Did you know that yoga is also a form of exercise?
Though yoga doesn’t necessarily require the use of heavy weight lifting or intense workouts, you are still able to burn a good amount of calories as well as improve your muscles and flexibility in the process. The reason why I would recommend yoga is because if you hate intense workouts and having to lift really heavy weights, then this workout is the perfect one for you. Even so, yoga is not limited to only those who do not enjoy the common exercises.
Yoga can be a part of your exercises regardless of what you do. Say that you were planning on exercising for an hour on a particular day. On that day, you can chose to lift weights for half an hour and then switch to yoga for the other half an hour. There are no limits as to how long you should do yoga.
The beauty of yoga is that it’s a type of exercise that helps relaxes your body while you’re exercising. However, that doesn’t mean that you won’t become sore. Just like all exercises, you’re body will grow sore when you are new to the workout, but that doesn’t mean that you should stop trying for that reason.
If you keep going, you’ll be able to notice a huge change in your body compared to when you first began. It’s all part of the system so don’t fret over it.
Why Yoga
If you’re thinking why yoga would be beneficial for you, here are two reasons: it makes you feel better and it improves your strength, flexibility, and stamina.
The reason why yoga makes you feel better is because yoga helps you clear out your mind. It doesn’t matter how stressed out you are or how many different topics are on your mind at the moment.
When you start doing yoga the most important thing to remember is to clear out your mind. This way, your body can relax as you’re performing the different yoga poses.
Yoga also improves your strength, flexibility, and stamina because, in a sense, it is a form of exercise. There are many yoga poses that focuses on flexibility and requires some use of your strength.
Unlike normal workouts, yoga doesn’t necessarily work up much of a sweat from your body. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t improve your stamina from yoga. The results are the same no matter what type of workout you do.
Also, yoga is known to have many health benefits for your body. For one thing, by doing yoga, you can help lengthen your lifespan. Not to mention that yoga can also help lower the effects of asthma, backaches, depression, headaches, and much more.
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