Should i do one hour walk and half an hour yoga to loose weight

Ans: Namaste!
I always say this, please don’t focus on weight loss until you are seriously over weight. Focus instead on building flexibility, strength & stamina. Practicing Sun salutations or Surya Namaskars will help tremendously if you are planning to only focus on weight loss. Also Practicing the flow of vinyasa under a qualified teacher will help tremendously.

Ans: Hi M, It is awesome that you want to get started with yoga. Reducing body weight is primarily dependent on diet and, secondarily, metabolism. Exercise helps improve our metabolism and makes the body function more efficiently. Yoga would be an excellent starting point for you. Here's what I would recommend - your routine should be moderately challenging for you - it should be optimally difficult, not severely. This means you should be able to recover from it easily - you should not feel tired or fatigued all day, and you should have the energy to practice the next day as well. This will be a discovery process. Let's take the example of walking - if your current limit is 5 minutes, you could set a goal to increase it to 6 mins in week 2. 8 mins in Week 3, 11 mins in Week 4, and 15 mins in Week 5. This is just a rough example of how you progressively increase intensity - the actual numbers can be higher or lower. You can do the same with yoga - the point is to constantly up the intensity just a little bit each time you come to the practice. I hope this helps; please consult your physician if you have any pre-existing health conditions. All the best.

Ans: Namaste! I think the focus should be more on inch loss than weight loss, trust me. A combination of both, in case you are not a yoga person otherwise 5 days of yogasana abhyas and 1 day of weight training should should wonders. Try it out

Ans: Yoga can be a wonderful ally in your weight loss journey. While it may not lead to rapid weight loss, it can promote gradual weight reduction over time. Yoga creates lasting change by healing internal systems—addressing stress, hormonal imbalances, and emotional eating.

The beauty of yoga is its accessibility; the poses are gentle and adaptable for everyone. With regular practice, you’ll improve flexibility and strength, fostering a deeper connection to your body and encouraging healthier choices for permanent weight reduction.

So, while yoga may not offer instant results, it provides a sustainable path to lasting weight loss.

Warmly,
R. Pushpa, M.Sc (Yoga)
Radiant YogaVibes
https://www.instagram.com/pushpa_radiantyogavibes/

Ans: While both walking and yoga are beneficial, yoga tends to offer a more comprehensive approach to health. Yoga not only improves physical fitness but also enhances flexibility, strength, and posture. Additionally, yoga reduces stress and anxiety through breath control and mindfulness. It balances the body and mind, addressing mental well-being alongside physical health. Walking, on the other hand, primarily focuses on cardiovascular benefits.

Yoga’s holistic benefits make it more effective for overall well-being. It strengthens both body and mind, which can lead to long-term health improvements.

R. Pushpa, M.Sc (Yoga)
Online Yoga & Meditation Coach
Radiant YogaVibes
https://www.instagram.com/pushpa_radiantyogavibes/