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Ashtanga Yoga and Weight Loss
One of the oldest forms of Yoga is Ashtanga Yoga or eight-limbed Yoga. It is sometimes known as Power Yoga and is a type of Hatha Yoga that is based on synchronizing breathing while moving rapidly through a progression of poses.
The eight-limbs of this system of Yoga are Yama (moral codes), Niyama (self-purification and study), Asana (posture), Pranayama (breath control), Pratyahara (sense control), Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation), and Samadhi (contemplation). The first four of the limbs are considered to be external cleansing practices and the last four of the limbs are considered to be internal cleansing practices.
Practicing this type of yoga is said to produce internal heat which aids in detoxifying the body while bringing about a “unified sense of being”. Ashtanga Yoga is considered to be one of the better types of Yoga for weight loss. This type of Yoga is intense and athletic. Ashtanga Yoga can be considered a cardio work out as there is no resting between the poses which are cycled through in a rapid manner.
This type of Yoga is also considered to be good for improving circulation, cardiovascular capacity, flexibility, strength, muscle tone, endurance, and for stress reduction along with weight loss benefits. As for the typical calorie burn when practicing Ashtanga Yoga – the average 150 pound woman burns about 240 calories per 30 minute session.
However, due to the rapid movement from one pose to the next with this type of Yoga it is not recommended for beginners. Instead one should learn the basic poses before moving on to Ashtanga Yoga. Yoga in general and especially this type of Yoga has gained popularity in the past decade. Madonna is one famous Ashtanga Yoga practitioner. Gwenyth Paltrow is another famous devotee.
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