Yogic method, of correcting obesity involves in taking a balanced and proper diet and practicing a few selected postures. It has been observed that an obese person loses an average 2 to 3 kg of weight per month by adopting above methods to fight obesity. Yogic method to reduce weight, though time consuming, is preferable and desirable due to the following reasons:

O It reduces weight in a lasting and permanent way without causing any side effect to health, beauty and physical or mental condition. O It doesn’t cost to correct obesity. There is no disturbance to your normal life or a possibility of regaining the same weight even if yoga practice is discontinued.

O Keep practicing yoga for 10 to 15 minutes daily although the weight has been reduced to normal level. O Continue yoga practice on selective basis. Initially, start with some of the selected easy-to-do postures for a week or so, then proceed gradually but regularly, go on adding postures without any strain and exhaustion. Start with simple warming up exercises before yoga practice. Rest for five minutes in Shavasana (in Sanskrit, shav means corpse) in the end of yoga session, which keeps mind and body relaxed. To practice Shavasana, lie on the back with arms at the sides, legs stretched out slightly apart.

Then close your eyes, take a deep breath and try to relax your mind. This may take a few minutes to get adjusted to in the beginning. The most important thing to do is to pay attention to your breathing- which should be regular and deep. Prana is derived from Sanskrit and means energy. This energy will allow you to maintain control of your breathing even when you are in the sub conscious. It is this energy which is the key to life.

Breathing and the impact on the abs (to get a flat stomach) are the overlooked facts about yoga. Yes, yoga can make you get 6 pack abs. Yoga set challenges and develops the abdominal muscles. The asanas related to breathing and abdominal muscles bring pressure to the abdominal muscles from multiple angles and directions, which helps target the entire abdominal region. Thus, not only are the upper and lower abdominals get toned but the chest muscles also get strengthened.

Other methods of breathing include using the chest muscles. This involves placing the hands on either side of the upper chest. One can then start to inhale slowly and feel the ribs expand. This process should be repeated several times. When breathing activity is performed well, it improves blood circulation and oxygenation of the tissues. One can also place the hands as far high as the clavicles or collar bones. Then one can breathe and feel the front of the chest expand. This method also involves the use of stomach muscles. With each deep breath, the abdomen is pushed in and then one slowly exhales. This form of deep breathing can help revitalize the body over time.

What is Meditation? The posture develops physical and mental stability, calms the nerves, relieves stiffness of the joints, supplies blood to abdominal region and the entire body is kept in complete equilibrium. Padmasana is a meditation posture. To practice this posture, begin by placing the right foot on the left thigh and then left foot on the right thigh. The hands are kept open resting on the knees. Keep the head and spinal column straight.

Yoga Guidelines * Enjoy yoga- People who enjoy their practice get the best gains. * Practice at least 15 to 20 minutes of yoga on a daily basis to stay improving and increase your level of understandings. * Find a yoga class close to your home or work.- Many yoga students take two or three classes a week, so it helps to find a class that is conveniently located. * Wear loose clothes.

Yoga is best performed on an empty stomach. Eating prior to a Yoga class will make you nauseated and bloated. When starting Yoga classes, one should start slow and the progressively increase the time duration. Even though a Yogi can eat any foods, for the best results it is recommended that one eat more greens than meat.

Useful tips for practicing Yoga O Warming up exercise is essential before yoga practice for slimming, shaping figure and obtaining perfect results. O Brisk walk in the fresh morning air is very beneficial and gives exercise to the whole body, especially useful for hips and thighs. O Always cool down after a yoga session. You begin to feel more poised, loose limbed, coordinated, stretched and toned, feel as if you are gliding rather than walking. O If you are overweight about 20 kg or above your standard weight) do not run. Remember, weight-bearing exercises strain your joints even more. O Pre-exercise meal should be light.

One must try cool down at the end just as you warmed up in the beginning of a yoga session. Too much and too fast yogic practice does not provide instant results. Be slow but steady. Remember, with proper care and monitoring of your entire yoga workout, you would be soon in the best shape of your life.