conscious health & weight loss program  

The health & weightloss programs offered by Living Consciously provide much more than just an eating plan. The centre offers a wholistic approach that considers not only the physical aspects of the person but that also considers their emotional and psychological wellbeing. In addition we also take into account the clients lifestyle and support them to achieve optimal work/life balance. This is why our health programs are so successful in helping clients achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Most other weightloss programs fail because they do not address underlying factors such as body type, health issues, levels of stress and psychological factors that lead to unhealthy eating patterns and are the cause of obesity. 

The epidemic of obesity and associated health problems is alarming and by large is caused by poor dietary habits, stress and a sedentary lifestyle. Consequences of this includes diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, increased risk of cancer, low self esteem and depression.

Trying to lose weight can also have negative consequences. Many diets on the market are nutritionally unbalanced and cannot be sustained long term. These diets make the body think it is starving which results in the body slowing down its metabolic rate resulting in weight increase.

Over weight people are usually very self critical and this results in chronic stress and anxiety. Chronic stress causes elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol which in turn leads to stress related eating. Another effect of increased cortisol levels is that it converts calories into fat, particularly around the abdomen which is related to increase risk for diabetes type 2 and heart disease.

At Living Consciously our mind body approach seeks to address the many number of factors that contribute to being overweight by following a three step program:

Step 1

We work with you to develop a healthy and nutritious eating program that is sensible, considers your body type and fits in with your lifestyle. Each week we review your eating program, and monitor your weight and blood pressure.

Step 2.

We assess your lifestyle and work with you to make adjustments to create balance. this may include;

stress management training

time management skills

hypnosis

exercise program - eg. walking, working out, a personal yoga program (there is a lot of scientific evidence that shows that yoga and meditation can facilitate weight loss (several studies are quoted below)

Step 3

We work with the power of your mind by teaching you how to develop self awareness so you learn to be more conscious of factors that are contributing to you being overweight. You will learn to be mindful of when you are hungry, how much you eat, bad eating habits, unhelpful attitudes and behaviours. In other words unconscious factors that are unwittingly driving you to obesity become conscious. You will also become aware of the relationship you and your body has with food and body weight and you will improve this relationship.  We will teach you how to work with the power of your mind to strengthen your resolve to make long lasting healthy food and lifestyle choices.

Your Commitment

This program requires a three month commitment. Seems a long time but its very short when you consider how many years you have been struggling with your weight. It also takes approximately three months to create and establish positive healthy eating and lifestyle patterns. At Living Consciously we want you to be successful in reaching a healthy weight. We also want you to enjoy and maintain your new found health and we help you achieve this goal by providing you with the right knowledge and skills. Unlike other weightloss programs we dont kid you into thinking that you can lose weight in 6 weeks by following an unrealistic diet that consists of protein shakes and supplements alone. Rather we help you establish and maintain improved self esteem and a healthy lifestyle pattern that will help you stay trim for the rest of your life. We are so committed to you losing weight that we invite you attend as many free yoga classes a week that you can fit in because we want you to reach your goal. 

NEW!!!

UDVARTHANAM body treatment  "To raise or elevate" 60minutes $120

Designed to induce perspiration, initiate weight loss, improve skin complexion and increase mobility of body joints. A fine medicated powder is applied over the body before being infused deep into the skin through a vigorous massage.

Also see - Detox & Rejuvenation Programs

Yoga & Meditation for Weightloss - the scientific evidence

Evidence from India & the USA suggests that a multifaceted yoga program that consists of dietary modifications, yoga exercises, yogic breathing practices and meditation can facilitate weightloss.

A study conducted at Hampton University found that yoga helped overweight school children lose weight. After 12 weeks students lost an average of 6 pounds whilst the control group showed a slight increase in weight.

Another American study conducted by the Lifestyle Heart Trial showed that patients who followed a yoga program that included a vegetarina diet and walked regularly lost 24 pounds over a 12 month period. Compared to the control group who put on 3 pounds during the study despite eating a low fat diet.

One study conducted in Seattle on 15,000 people who practiced yoga on a regular basis over a 4 year study lost on average 5 pounds compared to people who did not practice yoga who gained 13.5 pounds over the same period.