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Can yoga a form of weight loss exercise?

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It can be: Yoga is good for the mind and body. It does not burn off as many calories as weight lifting, running, etc. It could be easily combined with other forms of physical activity and dietary restriction into a healthy weight loss program.

Answered 6/2/2013

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I do yoga 4x a week and have cut out night snacking from my diet. No other symptoms. In a year, I went from 178 to 164 pounds. Is that a healthy amount to lose? What is considered concerning with weight loss?

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I suffer from excessive hair loss till 1year I can't use any kind of medicine till....I only do some exercise and yoga to prevent this hair fall .....there is no results..... Can anyone suggest me any kinds of medicine to prevent hair fall problem?

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I'm Joti.I'm 20 years old.. My hight 5.4".my weight 90. I don't have enough time for yoga or exercise.so how can I lost my over weight?

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I start yoga exercise for weight lose. Instructor said it is not for that. Is there something better so that if I leave yoga I wont gain?

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How good is yoga for reducing fat and losing weight? I have about 3 pounds of stubborn fat clinging to my stomach and can't get rid of it no matter how much diet or exercise including weights/cardio.

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