Yes, yoga in general balances your metabolism and strengthens your muscles. It can be a good cardiovascular workout and as always, it is great for your head. However, people who struggle with their weight, excess pounds that seem to collect abdominally (the most dangerous kind), and their overall self image as pertains to their physique may benefit from a focused class such as this.
We will explore strength building postures, breathing techniques that tone the abdominal muscles and inner organs, restorative postures that promote deep, peaceful rest which is essential to releasing the type of pent up tension that promotes excess cortisol production and results in unhealthy fat that worms its was around and within our vulnerable inner organs.
It will be open anyone, as usual, but it will be taught on the beginner level. People are asked to come as they are to explore the myriad benefits of yoga practice. Learn to deepen your breath, let go of tension, release negative self doubt. Improve your health, your flexibility, and feel your true self blossom as you learn to see the perfect package that is you in a new and healthier light.
A great focus for a class - sure to be a hit! When students ask me if yoga will help them lose weight, I always say "maybe" - and smile. I have found that the quieting of the mind through meditation is very helpful and also the simple act of mindfulness - pausing and observing - before acting - can make us more aware of the choices we are making in regards to food, etc.
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