Weight Loss through Vinyasa Flow Yoga - A Pilot Feasibility Study in Singapore

Authors: Palaniappan K*, Koh YY and Ghosh S

DOI: 10.23880/doij-16000228

Volume 5, Issue 3

Abstract

Obesity has become an increasing concern in the world and has also become a public health threat in many countries. Governments and private sectors are working hard to develop various strategies to assist people to have a better control over their health. Regular exercise, which is part of a healthy lifestyle help to improve cardiovascular health, leading to weight loss and hence prevention of certain potential illnesses. Yoga, being one of the physical exercises, promotes body’s natural harmony and functional balance, which in turn, helps individuals to live a better life. This paper outlines the pilot study conducted in Singapore to investigate the effects of Vinyasa Flow Yoga coupled with Pranayama on the weight-related outcomes in adults, in particular, reduction of body weight and body fat percentage. The results show that weekly Yoga practices impose positive results on the reduction of body weight and fat percentage, and hence can be considered essential for a healthy lifestyle.

Keywords: Vinyasa Yoga; Flow Yoga; Yoga; Weight Loss; Body Fat Percentage

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