5/30 December Mini-Meditations: Can Yoga Help You Lose Weight? The Science of Calm, Metabolism & Meditation

Welcome to the Spiritually Fit Yoga podcast with Amelia Andaleon! In episode five of my 30-day December mini meditations, we explore the question "Can yoga really help you lose weight?" And, we touch on what science actually says about the connection between stress, the nervous system, metabolism, and meditation.You’ll learn how practices like yoga and breathwork influence cortisol, digestion, hormones, and emotional eating, and why meditation and calming the nervous system can be a powerful tools in healthy weight regulation.After a short science-based explanation, you’ll be guided through a soothing mini meditation designed to activate your rest and digest state — supporting balance, clarity, and a more compassionate relationship with your body.This episode is for anyone who:Feels stuck in stress around weightWants a non-diet, nervous-system-based approachIs curious about how yoga actually affects the bodyCraves both scientific understanding and soulful calmTake a breath, settle in, and let your body remember how to regulate itself naturally.In this episode I referred to my two-part series about living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Check them out here:Episode 100: How Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Led Me To YogaEpisode 101: Struggling On My Yoga Mat With Chronic Fatigue SyndromeClick here for my accompanying blog post.------------------------------I'd love to hear what you are discovering about yourself with these mini meditation episodes. Connect with me by leaving a comment or DM me on Instagram @spirituallyfityoga. If you found this episode valuable, please share with others. Your 5-star reviews are always appreciated.Learn more about me at ⁠⁠http://SpirituallyFitYoga.com. ⁠⁠ Check out my upcoming events and yoga retreats.Subscribe to my VIP newsletter for special offers and discounts only sent via email to my subscribers:⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/sfityoga-subscribe⁠⁠In Gratitude,Amelia AndaleonYoga & meditation teacher, lead trainer of the Spiritually Fit Yoga school (RYS)