yoga to lose weight?

brunette824
brunette824 Posts: 73 Member
edited January 4 in Fitness and Exercise
Has anyone lost a significant amount by just doing yoga? I really liked the few times ive done it and its something i can do at home after work and school especially on those days I don't get home until 11. Any pointers or cheaper workout video ideas? Thanks!

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  • pkw58
    pkw58 Posts: 2,038 Member
    I love wii fit yoga... but you tube has tones of videos..for free. My favorite it on line has a few free ones, but I like the combo of barre, yoga and pilates - www.barre3.com... there are several others out there ...but I find it has helped my posture and toning my core quite well!
  • Dreamerlove
    Dreamerlove Posts: 441 Member
    blogilates and pop-Pilates
  • SarahtheJillianfanatic
    SarahtheJillianfanatic Posts: 117
    I really like yoga, but it is unlikely to help much in losing weight. I am a fan of intense late-night workouts, of which there are lots on youtube.com. It might be a better use of your time, if weight loss is your goal.
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    I love yoga :) it is making me so much more cornated lol
  • Derpina7
    Derpina7 Posts: 552 Member
    I haven't heard of anyone losing a significant amount of weight doing so, but I still think it's a fantastic form of exercise!
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    I really like yoga, but it is unlikely to help much in losing weight. I am a fan of intense late-night workouts, of which there are lots on youtube.com. It might be a better use of your time, if weight loss is your goal.

    Eh wrong try biggest loser weight loss yoga :)
  • dan95130
    dan95130 Posts: 78 Member
    I did the yoga videos that were in P90X then started going to yoga class. P90X is expensive so I wouldn't buy it just for the yoga. However, it is great if you want to do the whole program.
    If you want to do yoga to lose weight look for a power yoga, vinyasa yoga, or yoga flow. It moves at a faster pace and will burn slightly more calories than the more traditional forms. You said your plan was to do yoga at home because of your schedule, but try to make it to a few classes. It is easy to fall into bad habits that could be harmful. Even advanced yogis need their postures adjusted by an instructor once in a while.
    Good luck with your practice. I know you'll enjoy it.
  • brunette824
    brunette824 Posts: 73 Member
    Thanks for the feedback! Has anyone done DDP Yoga? The price isn't too ridiculous so yeahh
  • shiraLA
    shiraLA Posts: 272 Member
    Yoga is a practice that incorporates a state of mind as well as being physical. I just started practicing "hot yoga" and I'm in love with it! It totally puts me at peace and because I sweat my a** off for an hour and a half, I feel really cleansed. I've also noticed a difference in my strength and flexibility which has benefited me in other forms of exercises that I do. I think it's a great form of exercise! I've also found that everyone
  • lyttlewon
    lyttlewon Posts: 1,118 Member
    You just have to do your research and find one that has the right instructor for your needs. I lost 20 lbs doing yoga as my only exercise, twice a week. I was also calorie counting, but I assume you are too.
  • lyttlewon
    lyttlewon Posts: 1,118 Member
    Thanks for the feedback! Has anyone done DDP Yoga? The price isn't too ridiculous so yeahh

    I had never heard of it, but I would shy away from gimmicky Yoga programs. It is a discipline that really shouldn't be commercialized and regurgitated into some Westernized weirdness.
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