Yoga for Weight Loss: Breathing Exercises - Yoga Instructor Blog - 0 views
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Peter Martinez on 23 Apr 18By: Virginia Iversen, M.Ed When we think about teaching Yoga classes that facilitate weight loss, we often think of vigorous Power Yoga routines or physically challenging Yoga practices performed in heated studios. These types of kramas or Yoga asana sequences certainly do help to boost students' metabolisms, burn calories and expedite weight loss. However, it is also important to balance the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems of your students through a regular practice of pranayama exercises, in order to facilitate mental well-being and hormonal balance.