Is yoga good for losing weight and toning?

Answer by  Darry (3853)

Yoga by itself, while good for the body, will generally not help with extended weight loss or toning. Yoga will increase your flexibility and provide some toning but not too much. The weight loss, unless you are extremely overweight, will likely be negligible. An aerobic workout would probably work better for what you are looking for.

Answer by  randall6 (242)

Yes, you will definitely loose weight performing yoga. Yoga is a complete workout. It will improve your balance, your strength, and flexibility. Yoga really tests you ability to control discomfort. Most Americans are not good at this. When performing Yoga poses you will sweat buckets and feel like a million dollars when its over.

Answer by  SashaDarkCloud (5764)

Why yes, yes it is! It is also good for making your body more flexible. Your significant other will like that very much. It is good that you are trying to find something to stay in shape.

Answer by  lmac (355)

Yoga is an excellent no-impact workout for toning and building muscle. Of course, since muscle burns more calories, increasing muscle mass will help you lose weight.

Answer by  chric (90)

You lose weight by burning more calories then you take in. If doing yoga is more burning then usual for you the answer is yes. Also yoga improves flexability and stretches muscles so yes yoga will help your muscles to become more toned.