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Last Answer on September 05, 2017

Does yoga BULK up or TONE muscles? My goal is just to tone. I dislike the bulky muscle look. I am absolutely trying to avoid building the oblique and hip muscles, specifically. I attend Bikram hot yoga about 3-4x/week. Is this ok for toning?

Asked by Julia about 8 years ago

I have found that vinyasa yoga did more a bulking my muscle in the upper body/shoulder area, but Bikram has giving me overall fantastic toning! Sounds like you're on the right track.

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Any tips on how to avoid working the oblique muscles during a yoga class? As a female, I'm not very fond of the oblique muscles as it makes the waist appear larger. What poses, if any, work these muscles so I can avoid them? :) thanks!

Asked by Emani almost 8 years ago

I have not found that any yoga practice emphasizes work in this area that would be noticeable. There is a great balance of core work in the practice, but you'd have to do daily oblique training to obtain an obvious bulk there.

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For the first week or so I saw instant results. After I meditate my mind is clear. The background thoughts and noises are off.
However now I don't get that refreshing feeling after I meditate anymore.why is it happening and how to solve it.pls help

Asked by sid over 7 years ago

Have you tried spending more time in mediation than you did before?

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Correction from my previous question- the type of yoga is power flow yoga but it is performed in a hot room. Does your answer still remain the same given that it is power flow yoga as opposed to actual Bikram yoga-(the question: will I tone or bulk?)

Asked by Julia almost 8 years ago

Neither of the styles will "bulk you up" like lifting weights would, but I prefer Bikram yoga to stay more toned.

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If I attend yoga for about 2-3x/week or even 4x/week.. will this be enough exercise alone? or will I need to do a separate form of workout outside of yoga.. if my goal is to stay slim and tone my muscles? Thanks.

Asked by Yogi almost 8 years ago

I practice yoga for 90 mins, 4 times a week and that is the only form of exercise that I do. I eat a very balanced diet and I stay slim and toned. It depends on your diet, genetics and effort put forth in the exercise.

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Could You recommend specific asanas having constant uterus inflammation (if there is any for this specific problem)?

Asked by jurgita.busmaite@gmail.com about 7 years ago

I would recommend plow pose or deaf mans pose for compression of the abdomen. It creates a compression/tourniquet effect in that area, which will increase blood flow to the area when the posture is released. Wind removing pose is also a recommendation.

Turmeric is excellent for inflammation and you can take up to 3,000 milligrams per day.

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Advice for becoming flexible for someone who gets a lot strain just from sitting with back straight and legs flat out in front, this is intense for me alone. Am short slender build believe it or not.

Asked by TheDude over 7 years ago

Forward folding is a great way to open up those hamstrings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIwmQMmIdbM

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Does yoga BULK up or TONE muscles? My goal is just to tone. I dislike the bulky muscle look. I am absolutely trying to avoid building the oblique and hip muscles, specifically. I attend Bikram hot yoga about 3-4x/week. Is this ok for toning?

Any tips on how to avoid working the oblique muscles during a yoga class? As a female, I'm not very fond of the oblique muscles as it makes the waist appear larger. What poses, if any, work these muscles so I can avoid them? :) thanks!

For the first week or so I saw instant results. After I meditate my mind is clear. The background thoughts and noises are off.
However now I don't get that refreshing feeling after I meditate anymore.why is it happening and how to solve it.pls help

Correction from my previous question- the type of yoga is power flow yoga but it is performed in a hot room. Does your answer still remain the same given that it is power flow yoga as opposed to actual Bikram yoga-(the question: will I tone or bulk?)

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If I attend yoga for about 2-3x/week or even 4x/week.. will this be enough exercise alone? or will I need to do a separate form of workout outside of yoga.. if my goal is to stay slim and tone my muscles? Thanks.

Could You recommend specific asanas having constant uterus inflammation (if there is any for this specific problem)?

Advice for becoming flexible for someone who gets a lot strain just from sitting with back straight and legs flat out in front, this is intense for me alone. Am short slender build believe it or not.

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Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Does yoga BULK up or TONE muscles? My goal is just to tone. I dislike the bulky muscle look. I am absolutely trying to avoid building the oblique and hip muscles, specifically. I attend Bikram hot yoga about 3-4x/week. Is this ok for toning?

Any tips on how to avoid working the oblique muscles during a yoga class? As a female, I'm not very fond of the oblique muscles as it makes the waist appear larger. What poses, if any, work these muscles so I can avoid them? :) thanks!

For the first week or so I saw instant results. After I meditate my mind is clear. The background thoughts and noises are off. However now I don't get that refreshing feeling after I meditate anymore.why is it happening and how to solve it.pls help

Correction from my previous question- the type of yoga is power flow yoga but it is performed in a hot room. Does your answer still remain the same given that it is power flow yoga as opposed to actual Bikram yoga-(the question: will I tone or bulk?)

Also on Jobstr...

If I attend yoga for about 2-3x/week or even 4x/week.. will this be enough exercise alone? or will I need to do a separate form of workout outside of yoga.. if my goal is to stay slim and tone my muscles? Thanks.

Could You recommend specific asanas having constant uterus inflammation (if there is any for this specific problem)?

Advice for becoming flexible for someone who gets a lot strain just from sitting with back straight and legs flat out in front, this is intense for me alone. Am short slender build believe it or not.

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For the first week or so I saw instant results. After I meditate my mind is clear. The background thoughts and noises are off.
However now I don't get that refreshing feeling after I meditate anymore.why is it happening and how to solve it.pls help