Bikram Yoga After Pregnancy For Weight Loss

Bikram Yoga After Pregnancy For Weight Loss
by Amna Babar

post pregnancy.

Although Bikram is not suitable to practice during pregnancy; it can do wonders for
the yogi post partum. Conducted in a highly heated room of about temperatures
between 95 to 100 degrees; Bikram helps to remove toxins from the body and the
high heat causes excessive sweating in turn forcing the body to burn more calories.
The strenuous stretching postures are made easy with the heat allowing the yogi to
achieve increased flexibility, in turn producing a healthier and toner body.

Women are able to reap benefits from Bikram as it provided with the weight loss
without over exerting the body. The postures of hot yoga are not excessively difficult
especially for women who have practiced yoga before and during pregnancy. New
moms can start Bikram yoga as soon as their medical practitioner approves,
sometimes within 2 weeks after giving birth, as it does not involve any intense
aerobic or cardio exercises.

The other great advantage of Bikram after pregnancy is the decrease in high mental
and physical stress levels that it provides. Yoga promotes a sense of calm for the
mind and spirit, but Bikram goes a step further in assisting with the elimination of the
physical stress that the woman's body goes through during childbirth. The muscles
are able to reach their full stretching capacity in the hot rooms allowing improved
blood circulation and increased oxygen flow through the body. This results in the
entire body regaining health to its pre pregnancy vitality.

It is important to keep yourself highly hydrated though, as the high heat can cause
severe dehydration if proper care is not taken. In particular new moms who are
breast feeding need to be extra cautious about the water loss as low water levels in
the body can affect their milk supply. Other unwanted side effects that one might
experience after starting Bikram Yoga included nausea and light headedness. This is
also caused by the high heat but improves once you get used to exercising in a hot
room. New mothers are also advised to take it slow and keep it simple in order gain
maximum benefits from their sessions. Do not overdo and listen to your body as it
can provide you with the best guidance of its endurance levels.

Overall hot yoga is a fantastic tool for weight loss and a healthier life after pregnancy
and thousands of women utilize it for gaining their pre pregnancy weight and shape
back!

About The Author

Amna Babar

YOGABODY Naturals LLC is a yoga educational and nutritional supplement company
aimed specifically at students of yoga asana. Founded by Lucas Rockwood in 2007,
the YOGABODY community now includes over 10,000 students and teachers
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The end of pregnancy marks the
beginning of a joyous little bundle in
the new mom's life, but at the same
time, it can be mentally stressful and
taxing as well, especially for first time
moms. In addition it leaves behind
the undesirable excess weight that
was packed on during the nine
months of wait for the precious baby.
So all health conscious moms turn to
strict exercise programs to shed the
extra pounds as dieting during breast
feeding is not possible and
recommended. Bikram yoga offers a
great way to get back in shape
physically and reduce stress levels

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remedies and before making any drastic changes to your diet or exercise program.