{"id":61682,"date":"2024-07-14T12:53:36","date_gmt":"2024-07-14T12:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=61682"},"modified":"2026-01-30T23:20:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T23:20:26","slug":"somatic-yoga-for-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-for-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Somatic Yoga for Weight Loss: A Guide for Beginners (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-for-weight-loss\/#The_Perceived_Stress_%E2%80%93_Weight_Gain_Connection\" >The Perceived Stress &#8211; Weight Gain Connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-for-weight-loss\/#What_Is_Somatic_Yoga_for_Weight_Loss\" >What Is Somatic Yoga for Weight Loss?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-for-weight-loss\/#Which_Somatic_Workout_Is_Best\" >Which Somatic Workout Is Best?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-for-weight-loss\/#Where_to_Start_with_Somatic_Exercises\" >Where to Start with Somatic Exercises<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-for-weight-loss\/#Whats_an_Easy_Somatic_Exercise_I_Can_Start_Today\" >What\u2019s an Easy Somatic Exercise I Can Start Today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-for-weight-loss\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-for-weight-loss\/#What_is_cortisol_belly\" >What is cortisol belly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-for-weight-loss\/#Is_there_an_app_for_somatic_exercises\" >Is there an app for somatic exercises?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-for-weight-loss\/#Is_30_minutes_of_yoga_a_day_enough_to_lose_weight\" >Is 30 minutes of yoga a day enough to lose weight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-for-weight-loss\/#Is_yoga_better_than_walking_for_weight_loss\" >Is yoga better than walking for weight loss?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-for-weight-loss\/#How_is_somatic_yoga_different_from_regular_yoga\" >How is somatic yoga different from regular yoga?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-for-weight-loss\/#Are_somatic_exercises_safe\" >Are somatic exercises safe?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-for-weight-loss\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re tired of trying trendy fad diets and workout programs or spending hours at the gym just to lose a few pounds and get in better shape, somatic exercise may be the perfect fit for you. Truthfully, losing weight requires more than simply moving more and eating less; the mind also plays a powerful role in weight management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=somatic_yoga_for_weight_loss&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1-5.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=somatic_yoga_for_weight_loss\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1-5.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga\/\">Somatic yoga<\/a>\u201d is an innovative approach to weight loss, combining the insight-building approach of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-techniques\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">somatic exercises<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the body composition-changing effects of yoga, and the stress management effects of both. It addresses the<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> root causes<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of patterns underlying weight gain.\u00a0 This is why it can be so beneficial\u2014it combines your movements with deeper personal awareness, contributing to better weight loss maintenance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Perceived_Stress_%E2%80%93_Weight_Gain_Connection\"><\/span><b>The Perceived Stress &#8211; Weight Gain Connection<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science has shown that stress is linked to an increase in levels of a hormone called <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cortisol<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/understanding-the-stress-response\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), which is tied to metabolism and belly fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9362746\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In fact, there\u2019s even an informal term for this: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cortisol Belly. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, poor emotional coping may also be linked to weight gain through comfort eating (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/15\/5\/1173\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both somatic exercises and yoga have demonstrated that they can help improve emotional coping abilities (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12154529\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/ijoy\/fulltext\/2025\/01000\/a_systematic_review_of_yoga_interventions_on_the.3.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). As research has shown, some people who struggle to manage stressful situations may be \u201cstress eaters\u201d (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/ijoy\/fulltext\/2025\/01000\/a_systematic_review_of_yoga_interventions_on_the.3.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This behavior can potentially be helped by somatic exercises and yoga.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, somatic workouts promote mindfulness (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12154529\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), which can help you get better control of what you eat and how much when it\u2019s applied to eating habits. The outcome of this can be weight control (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2076-328X\/15\/5\/669\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoga also improves mindfulness by anchoring your present-moment awareness to your body and breath. This also can contribute to a more non-judgemental view of the self, and build a sense of self-efficacy through small accomplishments with the practice, each of which can contribute to good emotional awareness and regulation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/382077246_Yoga_and_Mindfulness_Enhancing_Emotional_Resilience_and_Psychological_Well-being\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In addition, some studies point to yoga as having the potential to improve eating habits (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/nutrition\/articles\/10.3389\/fnut.2024.1334428\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=somatic_yoga_for_weight_loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61426 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Somatic_4-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Somatic Yoga for Weight Loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Somatic_4.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Somatic_4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Somatic_4.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Somatic_4-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Somatic_Yoga_for_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>What Is Somatic Yoga for Weight Loss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what if we were to combine them? If we pull the insight-building advantages of somatic exercises into the yoga practice, it may make for a winning combination!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While traditional weight loss methods generally just target calorie intake and burning, somatic exercise aims to connect your emotions with what you\u2019re <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feeling <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in your body, essentially raising awareness of your body\u2019s sensations, emotional triggers, and coping mechanisms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, while somatic yoga doesn\u2019t necessarily burn tons of calories, the way it works for weight loss is by using it as a tool to help relieve, reduce, or eliminate contributing factors <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> weight gain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whether you want to learn how to exit the spiral of self-harming behavior, overcome anxiety, cure insomnia or simply give yourself the time and space to bliss out and soak up the moment of complete peace and quiet &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=somatic_yoga_for_weight_loss\">BetterMe: Meditation &amp; Sleep app is exactly the tool for that <\/a>! If you don\u2019t take care of number one, who will?<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Somatic_Workout_Is_Best\"><\/span><b>Which Somatic Workout Is Best?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether your goal is to build insight into your mind\/body interactions, reduce stress, or tone up and burn more fat, somatic yoga can help. By moving while you focus on internal physical perception and experience, you\u2019ll also enhance body awareness and learn to release tension, which will set you up for improving weight control (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11196965\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So somatic yoga not only gets your body moving, it also helps you become more <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flexible and balanced<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Somatic yoga benefits us by improving a number of areas (<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12154529\/\">4<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/somatic-yoga\">10<\/a>):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Body Awareness: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improves posture and movement by increasing practitioners&#8217; awareness of their bodies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reduces Stress:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Through mindful movement and breath work, this technique promotes relaxation and reduces stress.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Relieve Pain: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help relieve chronic pain and tension by addressing habitual movement patterns.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improve Flexibility:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gentle stretching and moving of the body improves overall flexibility and range of motion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improved Emotions: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It boosts emotional well-being through mindfulness and presence<\/span><b>.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-healing-techniques\/ \"><i>Somatic Healing Techniques: A Holistic Approach to Physical and Emotional Recovery<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Start_with_Somatic_Exercises\"><\/span><b>Where to Start with Somatic Exercises<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel overwhelmed with the idea of starting somatic exercises, don&#8217;t worry. Somatic yoga for weight loss for beginners is a lot simpler than it may sound. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources and guides to help you get started. The great thing about somatic yoga is you don&#8217;t need exercise equipment or a gym; you can do it in the comfort of your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step in somatic yoga for weight loss for beginners is to prepare a place for doing it. You want it to be a quiet environment and a comfortable space where you won&#8217;t be interrupted. You can use a yoga mat or a soft surface for your somatic stretches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic yoga exercise is an incredible routine for people to experience <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-stretching\/\">somatic stretching<\/a> without special training or a big-time commitment <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anytimefitness.com\/ccc\/care\/what-are-somatic-exercises-a-guide-for-beginners\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(10)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Somatic yoga for weight loss at home is simple enough to do every day, and it only takes approximately 10\u201320 minutes per day to start seeing and feeling the results!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=somatic_yoga_for_weight_loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/9-2.png\" alt=\"somatic yoga for weight loss\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=somatic_yoga_for_weight_loss\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_an_Easy_Somatic_Exercise_I_Can_Start_Today\"><\/span><b>What\u2019s an Easy Somatic Exercise I Can Start Today?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most popular somatic yoga exercises is a body scan exercise. The body scan is a mindful exercise that\u2019s used to closely tune into the body and generate an open attitude. This pose is easy for anyone to do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s how to do a body scan <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(11)<\/span><b>exercise:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Start in a comfortable, supported position<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, lying on the ground, on a chair, or on a cushion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Next, focus on your breath <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and feel the sensation of air as you inhale through your nostrils and exhale through your mouth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Note your feelings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, whether it\u2019s tension or discomfort.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bring awareness to the physical sensations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one area at a time, moving up starting with your feet, then calves, knees, and thighs. Note any sensations in your muscles as you mindfully focus from the soles of your feet up to the top of your head.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Focus on and note any tensions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during this body scan to attend to any areas of tension or holding, then allow the tension to dissipate and release.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Continue focusing upward on each body part<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and maintaining a rhythmic, slow breathing style that allows any physical discomfort to be released as you slowly exhale. Once you\u2019ve finished focusing on each part of your body, this body scan mindfulness exercise is complete.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Whether you want to learn how to exit the spiral of self-harming behavior, overcome anxiety, cure insomnia or simply give yourself the time and space to bliss out and soak up the moment of complete peace and quiet &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=somatic_yoga_for_weight_loss\">BetterMe: Meditation &amp; Sleep app is exactly the tool for that <\/a>! If you don\u2019t take care of number one, who will?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=somatic_yoga_for_weight_loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61435 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Somatic_6-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Somatic Yoga for Weight Loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Somatic_6.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Somatic_6-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Somatic_6.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Somatic_6-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=somatic_yoga_for_weight_loss\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_cortisol_belly\"><\/span><strong>What is cortisol belly?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cortisol belly is a buildup of fat around your belly that is caused by high cortisol levels. For some people, high levels of cortisol can lead to overeating and weight gain, particularly in the abdominal area (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9362746\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Somatic yoga can be an effective way to bring down cortisol levels and related belly fat by addressing the underlying cause (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11612320\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30568922\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_an_app_for_somatic_exercises\"><\/span><strong>Is there an app for somatic exercises?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best apps for somatic exercises is BetterMe. The <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/\">BetterMe app<\/a> includes a wide variety of somatic resources, including articles and tutorials for somatic workouts for any level. The BetterMe app also offers personalized workout and nutrition plans that are supported by real human coaches. Whether you\u2019re a beginner to somatic workouts or a seasoned pro,\u00a0 the BetterMe app has amazing resources for everyone!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_30_minutes_of_yoga_a_day_enough_to_lose_weight\"><\/span><strong>Is 30 minutes of yoga a day enough to lose weight?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic exercises do not take a lot of time. In fact, just 20-30 minutes each day will help reduce stress and promote healthy weight management. It\u2019s recommended that you do your somatic workouts at the beginning of the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_yoga_better_than_walking_for_weight_loss\"><\/span><strong>Is yoga better than walking for weight loss?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic yoga is more than just about burning calories\u2014it focuses on your mind, feelings, and emotions. It helps you develop a better relationship with your emotions, which results in less overeating. In addition, it helps improve your sleep, reduces stress, and improves flexibility and balance <\/span><b>(<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12154529\/\"><b>4<\/b><\/a><b>, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/somatic-yoga\"><b>10<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_somatic_yoga_different_from_regular_yoga\"><\/span><strong>How is somatic yoga different from regular yoga?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic yoga is different from regular yoga as it focuses on becoming more in touch with your emotions. It&#8217;s used as an outlet for stress and tension to leave our bodies, and because we can never fully eliminate stress <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">completely<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from our lives, it\u2019s best if we find a way to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduce<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relieve <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_somatic_exercises_safe\"><\/span><strong>Are somatic exercises safe?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic exercises are generally considered safe. Make sure to find reliable somatic workout guides to help make sure you\u2019re doing them accurately, and if you have any doubts, always consult your physician to ensure the exercises are safe for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=somatic_yoga_for_weight_loss&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2-4.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=somatic_yoga_for_weight_loss\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2-4.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, it\u2019s quite beneficial to practice a consistent somatic yoga routine for weight loss. Somatic yoga for weight loss is used as a tool that helps weight management by getting your body moving and providing benefits such as improved sleep, less stress, better mobility, and improved flexibility.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the mindfulness of somatic workouts, this can help you be more aware of your feelings, emotions, and mind. As weight loss is also mental, this can help you make better decisions outside of the workout room, such as reducing emotional overeating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic yoga for weight loss for women may be just the method you&#8217;re looking for if you want a weight loss technique that combines your mind and body. As it focuses on your mind, it can help you mindfully overcome hurdles that come with weight management, such as a stronger willpower not to overeat due to your emotions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for more resources on getting started with somatic exercises, check out a few additional articles that detail the benefits of somatic movements: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/simple-yoga-poses\/\"><b>Simple Yoga Poses<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/japanese-yoga\/\"><b>Japanese Yoga<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mental-health\/therapy\/somatic-exercises\/\"><b>Somatic Workouts<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re tired of trying trendy fad diets and workout programs or spending hours at the gym just to lose a few pounds and get in better shape, somatic exercise may be the perfect fit for you. 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