One of my yogi friends recently explained the difference between practicing yoga and working out in the gym this way: When you workout in the gym you use your mind to exercise your body but with yoga you work your body in order to exercise and focus your mind. This mindfulness is what sets yoga apart from most other physical exercise and ignites the bodies own healing processes.
Dr. Weil’s blog today discusses a recent study by the Journal of the American Dietetic Association that showed the mindfulness in yoga led to more conscious eating choices.
“It’s not the poses or the stretching that works – instead, the mindfulness associated with yoga seems to promote weight loss and prevent gains.”
Read Dr. Weil’s blog post here: Yoga Promotes Weight Loss – Dr Weil’s Daily Health Tips – Natural Health Information Blog.
