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    The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Losing Weight and Staying Fit with Yoga
    The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Losing Weight and Staying Fit with Yoga
    The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Losing Weight and Staying Fit with Yoga
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    The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Losing Weight and Staying Fit with Yoga

    By Susan Miller and Linda Hogan

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    How to enhance your life through yoga, even if you've never set foot on a mat before.

    Have you heard everyone raving about the powers of yoga? Do you see advertisements for classes everywhere and wonder if it could help you? Are you curious to find out if your mind, body, and spirit could benefit from the ancient form of meditation and exercise?

    Yoga has changed the lives of millions, and it can do the same for you. All you need to do is start with the right guide.

    Yoga for Beginners teaches you everything you need to know, from what to wear to your first yoga class, to how to use yoga to lose weight, and even some basic yoga routines to get you started.

    In addition, you'll discover:

    How yoga can relieve stress

    What yogic breathing does for your body

    The power of yoga in aiding your eating habits

    Why a life without exercise is dangerous

    The best yoga equipment to start with

    How to do many poses such as warrior, tree, mountain, and many others.

    You don't have to be in the best shape of your life to get started. You don't have to have all the equipment or know every pose. You just have to be ready for a new start.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSusan Miller
    Release dateJan 13, 2021
    ISBN9781393087465
    The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Losing Weight and Staying Fit with Yoga

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      The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Losing Weight and Staying Fit with Yoga - Susan Miller

      The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Losing Weight and Staying Fit with Yoga

      Natural and Essential Yoga Poses to Develop Your Self-Awareness, Strengthen Your Body and Become Stress & Anxiety Free

      © Copyright 2019 - All rights reserved.

      The content contained within this book may not be reproduced, duplicated or transmitted without direct written permission from the author or the publisher.

      Under no circumstances will any blame or legal responsibility be held against the publisher, or author, for any damages, reparation, or monetary loss due to the information contained within this book, either directly or indirectly.

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      Please note the information contained within this document is for educational and entertainment purposes only. All effort has been executed to present accurate, up to date, reliable, complete information. No warranties of any kind are declared or implied. Readers acknowledge that the author is not engaging in the rendering of legal, financial, medical or professional advice. The content within this book has been derived from various sources. Please consult a licensed professional before attempting any techniques outlined in this book.

      By reading this document, the reader agrees that under no circumstances is the author responsible for any losses, direct or indirect, that are incurred as a result of the use of information contained within this document, including, but not limited to, errors, omissions, or inaccuracies.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Order in A Chaotic World

      The Origin of Yoga

      So What Is Yoga?

      How to Start Practicing Yoga

      A Few Words about Self-Study Yoga

      Chapter 1:  Why Yoga?

      The Philosophical Limbs

      Myths of Yoga

      Myth 1: Yoga Is Only For the Young

      Myth 2: Yogis Don't Eat Meat

      Myth 3: Yogis Are Ultra-Spiritual

      Myth 4: Yogis Don’t Bother With Having Sex

      Myth 5: A ‘Real’ Yogi Is Someone That Can Do Advanced Postures

      Myth 6: When you meditate, silence of mind should be automatic

      Health Benefits of Yoga

      Magnifies Blood Flow

      Helps You to Live Pain Free

      Significantly Enhances Flexibility

      Drastically Reduces Blood Sugar Levels

      Turbocharges the Immune System

      Kills Stress, Before Stress Kills You

      Builds Laser-like Focus

      Reduces weight

      Chapter 2: What to Wear For Yoga

      Yoga Clothing

      Socks

      Shorts

      Tops

      Colors

      Materials

      Yoga Equipment

      Yoga Mat

      Yoga Towel

      Water Bottle

      Face Towel

      Change of Clothes

      Shortlist of Recommendations

      Material Recommendations

      Wardrobe Recommendations

      Recommended Accessories

      Choosing Yoga Equipment as a Beginner

      Bolster For Yoga

      Yoga Brick

      Yoga Belt

      Yoga Blanket

      Yoga Chair

      Hammock for Yoga

      Chapter 3: Yoga For Weight Loss

      The Weight Gain Epidemic

      Portion Sizes Fit For A King

      Lack of Movement Is the New Norm

      Yoga for Overall Health and Weight Management

      Yoga and Mindfulness

      Yoga and Eating Habits

      Yoga and Better Sleep

      Yoga and Calorie Burning

      How often should you do yoga if you want to lose weight?

      Poses for Home Practice

      Sun Salutations

      Boat Pose

      Plank Pose

      Mountain Pose

      Triangle Pose

      Side Angle Pose

      Shoulder Stand

      Weight Loss Summarized

      Improved Metabolism

      Muscle Growth

      The Body Is Cleansed

      Eating Habits Change

      Stress Is Relieved

      Diet Advice for Beginner Yoga Practitioners

      Why Is Nutrition So Important?

      The Solution

      Yoga and nutrition principles

      Nutrition yoga and energy

      Slimming and yoga

      Conclusion

      Chapter 4: Yoga, The Ultimate Stress Reliever

      Improved Metabolism

      Muscle Growth

      The Body Is Cleansed

      Eating Habits Change

      Stress Is Relieved

      Anxiety, Stress, and Other Misconceptions

      Yoga, the Antidote to Stress and Anxiety

      Yoga and Breath

      Yoga and Pranayama

      Pranayama

      Prana

      Do You Breathe Correctly?

      The Relationship of Breathing and Feelings

      Yoga and Digestion

      Standing forward bend

      Intense side stretch

      Hero Pose

      Knees to Chest

      Wind Release Position

      Chapter 5: Basic Yoga Routines

      Some Important Advice for Beginners

      Basic yoga rules

      Sun Salutation, or Surya Namaskar

      Who shouldn’t practice Sun Salutation?

      Surya Namaskar, Version 1

      Surya Namaskar, Version 2

      Downward Dog

      Chair Pose

      Plough Pose

      Pigeon Pose

      Half Lord of the Fishes Pose

      Mountain Pose

      Tree Pose

      Warrior Pose

      Savasana, or Corpse Pose

      Yoga for Beginners to Ease Knee Pain

      Eagle Pose

      Frog Pose

      Chapter 6: Yoga, the Habit of a Lifetime

      How to Turn Yoga into A Habit

      Start With Simple Things

      Consistency Is King

      Genuinely Enjoy What You Are Doing and Be Proud Of Yourself

      How to Get the Most Out Of Your Yoga Practice

      Conclusion

      Stress, Calmness, and the Final Escape

      Yoga to Prevent or Repair Effects of Stress

      References

      Introduction

      Yoga.

      The word is synonymous with physical feats, acts of balance, and even social media selfies.

      Despite being an art of movement, our modern day culture has relegated the importance of yoga to being an excellent tool for showing off, or being a means by which to be fashionable in a way that makes you look ‘different.’

      The practice of yoga on a whole either feels too out of reach for some, while for others a yoga practice serves as an effective tool to look down on others or feel superior.

      In truth, yoga is none of these things.

      The art of yoga is an ancient practice that has stood the test of time. The practice of yoga serves the purpose of allowing the practitioner a means by which to improve their mindfulness, boost their physical wellbeing, and gain much needed control—even mastery—over their emotions. 

      Yoga isn’t a religious practice. It’s not based around compulsion or guilt or exclusion. Yoga is a universal practice that welcomes everyone with open arms, embracing the yoga practitioner with the possibility of having a healthy mind, body, and soul.

      As humans, we consist of three elements:

      The Physical

      The Mental

      The Spiritual

      Yoga aims to unify these three elements by encompassing the requirements of all of them into one practice.

      Yogic exercises recharge the body with energy and help to:

      ●  Create a perfect equilibrium between all aspects of our being

      ●  Improve our overall focus

      ●  Teach us movements which encompass techniques that cause the body to self-heal from a lot of ailments

      ●  Flush toxins out from the organs and body efficiently

      ●  Build and strengthen the personal power of an individual.

      ●  Giving the practitioner a calmness that starts from within and flows outward through the physical body

      ●  Reduce stress in the body and the mind

      Yoga is focused on controlling your mind and body in order to bring harmony to your soul. Engaging in yoga gives you both physical and mental health, which allows you to stay more relaxed and be free of anxiety or any other stress on your mind.

      As well as honing your mental skills of calmness, yoga works on your physical wellbeing too, improving your lymphatic systems, flexibility, and muscle tone.

      On the surface, yoga appears to be nothing more than a myriad of stretching exercises. But in reality, yoga is an all-encompassing health system, one that addresses not only the mind but the body, too.

      In this book, we will be looking at easy to learn yet powerful yoga asanas (poses) and breathing exercises that build both strength and flexibility, while also bringing you a personal calm that you’ve never felt before.

      This guide will show you how EASY it is to start yoga, and how quickly you can expect to gain benefits from your yoga practice.

      Order in A Chaotic World

      A great person once said The greatest power, is power over oneself.

      But how many of us can actually boast having that type (or any significant type) of self-control and self mastery over our lives? Unfortunately, not many.

      We can blame our surroundings for our shortcomings—the hectic nature of our lifestyles, work and family pressures, as well as poor ecology or weakened immunity.

      But the truth of the matter is that

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