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Yoga for Obesity Weight Loss

The above statements prove that obesity is very harmful for us in any way.

But it’s not a big thing to be worried about. Obesity can be cured by yoga and pranayama. Yoga is very beneficial in many ways and also very effective to reduce weight through different asanas. Deep breathing is also helpful in reducing fat cells. As in deep breathing the intake of oxygen is more which helps in burning fat cells. It is a general tendency when we are in tension or bad mood we swallow our food instead of chewing which leads to overeating and we don’t enjoy the food. So, it is very necessary to keep our mood good while eating food and anxiety far from us. And it is possible only through yoga practice. Yoga reduces anxiety. So, if anxiety is reduced overeating is reduced which is responsible for overweight. Some people

The above statements prove that obesity is very harmful for us in any way.

But it’s not a big thing to be worried about. Obesity can be cured by yoga and pranayama. Yoga is very beneficial in many ways and also very effective to reduce weight through different asanas. Deep breathing is also helpful in reducing fat cells. As in deep breathing the intake of oxygen is more which helps in burning fat cells. It is a general tendency when we are in tension or bad mood we swallow our food instead of chewing which leads to overeating and we don’t enjoy the food. So, it is very necessary to keep our mood good while eating food and anxiety far from us. And it is possible only through yoga practice. Yoga reduces anxiety. So, if anxiety is reduced overeating is reduced which is responsible for overweight. Some people have habit of eating between meals. This also increases weight of our body. To avoid this habit you can take help of yoga. Whenever you feel like to eat something or sort of snacks you must opt to do some yoga practice that time. Yoga will provide us essential energy which satisfies our body needs stopping us from overeating. Pranayama is also helpful in weight loss. Kapaal Bhaati is the most effective for reducing the weight.

Different asanas which can reduce weight are following: -

1. Sun Salutation: - Sun Salutation is the most beneficial way to fight with obesity. One complete cycle of 24 rounds must be practiced regularly with a proper timing. 7 asanas are practiced in it which tones all the muscles of the body. It is very important to practice all the poses properly and in correct way. You will be highly benefited by regular practice.

2. Pranayama: - It is also very useful technique to reduce weight. There are many exercises in it but two of them are very helpful to reduce obesity. One is Kapaal Bhaati and other is Bhasrika pranayama. They both can reduce weight by regular practice.

3. Manduka Asana: - The literal meaning of manduk is frog. The shape of frog is made while doing this asana. That is why it is called Manduka Asana.

Process A: - Be seated like vajra asana. Now slowly separate your knees from each other and try to touch toes with each other. Now place both the arms on the side of knees touching the floor with the palms. Bend down your head and spine keeping them erect. Exhale and inhale must be done in proper speed. Stay in this position for at least 8 to 10 seconds.

Process B: - Second way is also same. Instead of placing your hands in side fold both the palms and place them near naval and pressing them bend down in forward direction and see in front.

Concentrate on swadisthan chakra.

Benefits: - Keeps the digestive system fit. Stop the bending of spine in old age. It’s very beneficial for women. Keeps you away from backache and affect the reproductive organs. Remove the extra fat from thighs, buttocks and abdomen.

4. Ushtrasana: - The literal meaning of ushtra is camel. The shape of camel is formed while doing this asana.

Process: - Be seated in vajrasana. Stand on knees. Now bend in backward direction and hold your right heel with right hand and left heel with left hand and also bow down your head backward. Stay in this position for 5 to 7 seconds.

Concentrate on mooladhar chakra.

Benefits: - Reduce the fatness and make your body slim. Asthama patient must do this asana. It improves the respiratory system. Destroy diabetes. Remove constipation and all the stomach related ailments. Cure the backache problem. Give strength to the lungs. Improve your sight.

5. Padangushtasana: - The literal meaning of pad is leg and angusht is thumb.

Process: - Stand in tadasana. Keep at least distance of 1 feet between both the legs. Exhale and bending forward hold the thumb of your feet in such a way that both the palms are in front of each other. Your head must be in forward direction. Now give stress to the toes and place your head in between the knees. Inhale and exhale must be normal. Stay in this position for 5 to 10 seconds. Now exhale. Place head in upward direction. Leave the toes and come back in tadasana position.

Concentrate on vishudhi chakra.

Benefits: - The people who have shivering in their legs must do this asana. Buttocks, waist, spine, abdomen and chest become attractive by the practice of this asana. Cures the digestive system and reduce the fat. Gastric problem is also solved.

6. Padhastasana: - The literal meaning of pad is leg and hast is hand.

Process: - Stand in tadasana position. Keep distance of 1 ft between your feet. Leave the breath and bend slowly in forward direction placing both your palms under your feet. Your knees must not bend in between this process and place your head between knees while bending. Stay in this position for 2 to 10 seconds. Inhale and exhale naturally. Inhale and raise your head and come to your prior position.

Concentrate on mooladhar chakra.

Benefits: - This asana is very helpful in gastric problem. It reduces the excess amount of fat.

7. Shuturmurgasana:- Shuturmurg is a kind of bird that run fast and can stay without drinking water for many days.

Process: - Stand erect in happy mood. Keep little distance between both the legs. Now bend in forward direction touching the ground with hands and hold your whole body weight on your fingers. Stretch your fingers and lift heel up from the floor. Stand on your toes. In last position the whole body weight will be on your toes and fingers. Don’t bend your elbow and knees. See in front. Inhale and exhale will be normal in last position.

Benefits: - The whole leg gets the strength from the toes up to the thigh by this asana. Gastric problem is cured. The arms, fingers and elbow become attractive and strong. Eye diseases are benefited. And the most important fatness is reduced.

8. Chakrasana: - The literal meaning of chakra is tyre.

Process: - Lay down on back on the floor. Now fold your legs and touch buttocks with your heels. Place your hands near your ears in such a way that your fingers face your legs. Now slowly slowly put weight on your head lift up whole body. Try to do chakrasana holding your breath inside.

Concentrate on naval, heart and skull.

Benefits: - It is very beneficial for back, stomach and reproductive organs. Make your body flexible. Cure gastric problem. Reduce fatness.

9. Dhanurasana: - It is like a bow. The shape of the body is like a bow.

Process: - Lay down on stomach on the floor. Bend your legs from knees and hold heels with hands and lift your head and chest in upward direction. Keep your hands straight and give stress to the muscles of your legs stretching them. Swinging forward and backward you can do light exercise also. Holding your legs inhale. Hold the breath. While coming to the original position. Leave the breath. Do this asana empty stomach because the whole pressure is on stomach. Repeat it 4 to 5 times.

Concentrate on mooladhar and vishudhi chakra.

Important: - The people suffering from the disease of intestine, kidney, ulcer and hernia must not do this asana.

Benefits:- Removes constipation and make you feel happy. Cure your digestive system. Reduce fatness. Provide flexibility to the spine.

10. Paschimouttanasana: -

Process: - Sit down and stretch your legs in forward direction and leave your breath. Try to touch the thumb of your feet with fingers of your hand. Stretch your legs and don’t bend your knees. Slowly slowly try to touch the head to the knees. After proper practice the back appears to be flat instead of lifted up. Inhale while coming back to original position.

Concentrate on mooladhar chakra.

Benefits: - Reduce excess fat. It helps a lot in curing constipation. Muscles of legs get strengthen. Diabetes is also cured. Kidney and liver become active. Remove backache. Relieve tension. It is meant for each age person.

So, above we mentioned different yoga asanas to reduce obesity. Yoga is a best way to fight with overweight and many other problems. So, if you want to keep your body fit and fine then you must practice yoga regularly. Yoga practice keeps you physically fit and mentally fresh.

Effects of Obesity

Many problems arise due to obesity. Many medical problems take place in body which can be dangerous for life also. We are listings some of the problems below.

1. Osteoarthritis of the hand, hip, back and knees is developed due to obesity.

2. Risk of breast cancer in women increases because of obesity.

3. Cancer of esophagus is also associated with obesity.

Many problems arise due to obesity. Many medical problems take place in body which can be dangerous for life also. We are listings some of the problems below.

1. Osteoarthritis of the hand, hip, back and knees is developed due to obesity.

2. Risk of breast cancer in women increases because of obesity.

3. Cancer of esophagus is also associated with obesity.

4. Its three or four times risky for the women suffering from obesity to have endometrial cancer than women with normal weight.

5. Obesity effects on blood lipid level which increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

6. Heart attack is the most happening problem occurring by obesity.

7. Obesity and overweight people are mostly having gallstones.

8. Body’s resistance power also reduces due to obesity.

9. Liver disease can also develop due to obesity.

10. Blood pressure is also affected due to obesity.

Causes Of Obesity

There are many reasons for obesity. The imbalance between calorie you take and its utilization vary in an individual. Sometimes age, sex, and genes, psychological makeup, and environmental factors all are responsible for obesity. Following we are discussing some reasons of obesity.
1. Emotional factors: -Sometime people overeat due their mood. People suffering from depression, anger, anxiety, boredom, hopelessness and many other emotional

There are many reasons for obesity. The imbalance between calorie you take and its utilization vary in an individual. Sometimes age, sex, and genes, psychological makeup, and environmental factors all are responsible for obesity. Following we are discussing some reasons of obesity.
1. Emotional factors: -Sometime people overeat due their mood. People suffering from depression, anger, anxiety, boredom, hopelessness and many other emotional problems have habit of overeating and this leads to obesity.
2. Genetic factors: - Sometimes obesity is a hereditary problem. This is due to genes as well as their eating habits. But it’s not sure that if you have relatives with overweight you will also be overweight.
3. Environmental factor: - Today’s environment is also responsible for obesity. Lifestyle we are living in develops habit of overeating and inactivity. We adopt the lifestyle of the people around us. Overeating and sedentary habits are important factor for obesity.
4. Sex: - Males have more muscles than a female on an average. Muscles are more responsible to burn the calories than any other tissues in the body so the males are able to burn more calories than a female even if they are on rest. So, woman are more likely to be overweight than a man.
5. Age: - The fat can easily increases with age. As the muscles loose with age and fat gain is more. Metabolism also slows down with age requiring lower calorie. So it is easy to become fat.
6. Pregnancy: - In women weight is likely to increase after pregnancy. They gain around 4 to 6 pound weight after pregnancy. This can increase with each pregnancy which results obesity in women.
Sometimes many medical conditions and medications are responsible for obesity. But these are not the more responsible factors than the overeating and inactivity. Some examples are following: -
7. Hypothyroidism.
8. Depression.
9. Several Medicines like steroids, depression reducing medicines, birth control pills.
10. Cushing syndrome.
11. Prader-Willi syndrome.
12. Polycystic ovarian syndrome.
13. “Glands” (hormonal problems).
14. Eating disorders like binge eating or bulimia.