Yoga for Weightloss

It is entirely possible to avoid putting on those extra pounds—and still enjoy the holidays.

“Slow and steady wins the race,” goes the old adage, and when it comes to natural weightloss that advice applies to the battle against weight as well.

Read author B. Passalacqua's account of how yoga helped him develop a more peaceful relationship with his body, manage his autoimmune disease, and lose weight.

According to Ayurveda, habitual overeating creates ama in the system. Ama is debris of partially digested matter. If ama is allowed to accumulate in the body, it turns into a toxic sludge of metabolic waste products, which becomes a breeding ground for diseases.

When you think of weightloss programs, you probably think of counting calories, checking carb content, and avoiding certain foods (as in, all the ones you like). However, a new study reveals that yoga may help people to enjoy natural weightloss without padlocking the fridge.