Special Courses
Yoga for Weight Loss
A systematic, sustainable and practical approach to weight loss
Lose weight with Yoga
Online
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Background and Overview
Yoga is very good to lose weight safely, and systematically.
Whether you have a lot of weight to lose, or just a few kilos, yoga works very well. We have been successfully running this programme since 2006. Thousands of people have benefitted from the programme.
In our programme in the past, people have lost anywhere between three and thirteen kilos.
Most of the things suggested are simple.
No difficult dieting or exercise routines are required.
Most importantly, the programme offers an excuse to start or resume something really good for anyone - the practice of yoga!
No prior experience of yoga is necessary.
We will teach everything step-by-step.
Course Content
The yoga for weight loss programme has two distinct parts – EDUCATION (knowledge about health, food habits, benefits) and PRACTICE (yoga, diet and lifestyle changes).
Yoga for weight loss programme will offer specific advice, practice and protocol– food and diet habits and changes, influence of matters like stress and external environment, the impact of exercise, and routines and practices most conducive to losing weight, a better way of cooking, and the influence of community, love and support, common sense, rest and wisdom – all of it will be part of this programme.
Between the classes, there will be work to be done. Changes, small and big, in daily life, related to exercise, diet and lifestyle will be suggested and implemented. There are fifteen days of practicing a new way of life, and taking it beyond.
Each of these practices are centred on just one single theme - how to lose weight effectively!
Yoga gives clear guidelines on how to reach your optimum weight
Asana practice helps to improve the functioning of the internal systems and bring them into balance. It also helps to improve digestion, overall metabolism and absorption of nutrition into the body, thereby helping to positively change the way the body works. Asanas also tone the body, make the body stronger and more flexible. You can improve your stamina, reduce weight, and increase your immunity with regular asana practice and achieve a younger looking anf fresh skin.
Pranayama controls and regulates the energy in the body, and it controls and regulates our emotions, thoughts and behavior. This in turn has a profound impact on our weight. For example, the cravings associated with moods, and low energy levels disappear, to be replaced by better metabolism and higher energy. Sleep improves, and therefore the skintone, as well as the balance in the hormones. The breathing techniques, while they are quite simple, purify the blood, strengthen the nervous system and refresh the brain. There is a simple and direct correlation between the practice of pranayama and overall health.
Yoga suggests a vegetarian diet. For thousands of years, Yoga has suggested the link between our food habits and the disease, pain that we have. A diet plan, of changes in habit, time restricted eating, suggestions on fasting, yogic approach to more natural ways of cooking and eating.
Similarly yoga has definite protocols for cleansing (called detox in modern parlance). The cleansing techniques, called Kriyas, include Kapalabhati, Jal Neti, Sutra Neti, agnisaar, Nauli, Dhauti and Basti. They are powerful, and help to reset the entire internal system, rejuvenating and refreshing each and every organ and body part.
Finally yoga has clear guidelines on combating and reversing stress, as well as rules for avoiding conflict and dissonance. This happens with the methodical practices of relaxation and meditation, and guidance on daily lifestyle.
Results
In SYCG's Yoga for WEIGHT LOSS programmes, participants can expect the following positive results, based on students who have participated in the course before.
- 3-13 kgs weight loss
- Inch loss and toning
- Clearing up of acne, glowing skin
- Reduction of cravings
- Higher levels of energy
- Fitness, strength, stamina, flexibility
- Reduction in mood swings, anxiety, stress
- Change of habits even for family
- Better overall health
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Our Faculty
Meet the Teachers
The yoga for weight loss programme is taught by certified and expert yoga teachers and staff of SYCG and mentored by the Director, Arun Pandala. Many senior volunteer teachers at SYCG mentor each of the participant during the course on a regular basis.
Arun1995 - ERYT 500
Dyutima2011 - ERYT 500
Anita2008 - ERYT 500
Testimonials
I have attended this programme for the 4th time. This time it was unique as done from home. Was sceptical about its effectiveness but it was as good as doing at the centre. Naveen was brilliant and the demonstrations were superb. It helped correct many mistakes. Lost 3 kgs and wife lost 4 kgs. Arun as usual was great. Hope to continue the journey to loose more weight and become healthy. Thank you..
JAGDISH SINGH I have restarted with Sivananda program this year after lock down with severe back pain classes and followed with weight loss programme. I am very happy to share that I am feeling almost 80% relief in my back now and Arun sir has given me target to loose 20 kg to get rid of complete back pain so my journey started of weight loss from freedom seminar from 25th, 26th April. So from that and joining weight loss I have lost almost 6 kg. So very happy with results so far and will continue my journey to reach the desired goal And thanks a lot to Arun sir and team for the continuous n wonderful programs offerings.
BHARAT KATHURIA I have attended this program for the third time. The first time I lost around 7 kgs. Now I have lost around 2 kgs during the program but will continue with the practice going forward. Also I want to share that I had cervical issues after second pregnancy due to which I had constant buzzing noise in my right hand ear. No really hearing it in the past 5 weeks. So am really happy and thanks a lot for this wonderful program..
VANI SUNDARAM It's a pleasure being connected to Sivananda again after 6 years since I moved to Bangalore. It's like connecting with myself again! It's a blessing that we are able to connect remotely. I hope to continue my journey with Sivananda for a longtime. I have lost 3 kgs and as most of us have shared I feel fit and active. I am able to handle and plan my work better.
SNIGDHA PANDEY This is the second time, my wife and I did this program in 6 months time..we r now 8 to 9 kgs lighter.I would like highlight 2 points which I thought was not achievable by us viz:1) I did not miss even a single class in both programs..2) At the age of 58, my wife and I took challenge and successfully completed 108 rounds of Suryanamaskar. Many thanks for such a wonderful program
MR KOHLI I first discovered Sivananda on Instagram, fortunately. My drive towards maintaining fitness motivated me to enroll and attend all the yoga courses for the past two months. The classes helped me adapt positive changes in all spheres of day-to-day activities and enhance my pre-existing knowledge towards establishing a healthy lifestyle. It has been a wonderful learning experience!Not only weight reduction, which has been almost 14 kgs in last two months, there has been many other changes in the lifestyle.Never want to miss this association of you all.
NEELAM JAGWANI Yoga has always brought magic in our life. I feel blessed that I got in connect with Sivananda centre few years back. Due to shifting of our house, we missed the regular classes for a long time. Was extremely delighted to know about the online classes during the lock down. Moreover it was a pleasure to see the Sivananda family again after so long.Weight loss program has brought a big change in my habits. I had joined the course to loose weight and also to build my immunity. I enjoyed the last 5 weeks. Lost 6 kgs very easily..
SAKSHI MAHAJAN I had taken up this course previously at your Gurgaon center back in 2015. I must tell you I saw no difference in the virtual platform. A big cheer to your support team. I lost 4.5 kg this time but more than that I feel empowered to inculcate these habits into my 6 year old daughter over time. Thank you for giving us an insight into healthy living with simple yet phenomenal changes.
BIPASHA Lost 4 kgs and but the inch lost is more obvious. I'm glad my jeans feel a bit lose now :-) I had acne prone skin but haven't had a single pimple since I started the program.I'm back to my weight from 2017 (60 kgs)
NATALIA SAXENA