Obesity is becoming a common health hazard and leads to many other diseases like coronary heart disease , high blood pressure, diabetes, psychosomatic disorders and a shorter life span. The main cause of obesity is excessive eating. The best method to control weight is to reduce the intake of protein, carbohydrates and fat and increase the supply of mineral and vitamins, and also increase exercises.

Yogic Cure

The natural way to lose weight involves body purification ( nature cure), yogasanas, and mental and spiritual management. The biggest advantage of this system of cure is that the individual does not have to undergo fasting and feel any weakness. Also the reduction of weight is gradual so that the person does not feel any loss of strength. Due to gradual reduction there is no sagging of facial skin and conditioning of the body takes place simultaneously . The yogic method may take longer in correcting excessive weight as compared to gimmicks claiming to reduce weight in matter of days and weeks through usage of various pills, gadgets etc. , which cause various disorders and do serious physical- mental harm to the users. The yogic method reduces weight in a lasting and a permanent way. It does not cost a penny. There is no disturbance in normal way of life.

Recommended Asana :
	Surya Namskar (Sun salutation) - exercises every part of the body. 6-8 sets daily help a lot.
	Uttanpadasan ( Raising the legs) - reduces obesity of thighs, hips and other parts of the body.
	Urdhavhast- Uttanasan (Raising half arms) - reduces fat from lower part of body.
	Katichakrasan ( Hip twist) - develops sleek waist.
	Hastuttanpadasn ( Hands touching raised legs) - reduces fat of abdomen , hips , thighs and arms.
	Sarvangasan ( Shoulder stand) - strengthens lungs and heart.
	Halasan (Plough pose) - makes legs flexible.
	Naukasan (Boat pose) - strengthens shoulders, neck, back and legs.
	Dhanurasan (Bow pose) - benefits abdomen.
	Shavasan ( Corpse pose) - relaxes the body.
Each asana should be practiced 5 times with retaining each position from 10 -15 seconds. You should relax between 2 asana. All or some of the asana in which you feel comfortable can be done.