If I stop yoga practice, will I gain weight?

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No, not straight away but eventually, why want to stop?
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Yoga Teacher

It all depends on your apitite
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you can, take care about the deit and do some exercise regularly (simple warm up exercises 10-15minites
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Yoga Instructor

it is a very generic question, need specifics like are you doing any exercises in place of asanas etc.
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Tutor

no
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English and Yoga Teacher With Creative Multi Skill Professional

depends upon what kind practice you having and stopes
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Certified yoga & Prenatal Trainer

never . if u thought u will put on weight means its because of your food habits but not for yoga. ha onething ican that yoga can give you good results very slowly . so it will not imact your weight.but by practcing yoga regularly you can prevent some disease through yoga . if you stop then u will lost...
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never . if u thought u will put on weight means its because of your food habits but not for yoga. ha onething ican that yoga can give you good results very slowly . so it will not imact your weight.but by practcing yoga regularly you can prevent some disease through yoga . if you stop then u will lost the flexibilty and your health issues may increase read less
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Internationally experienced and trained instructor in yoga and dance

no not at all but all depends on your food habits
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Yoga therapist

it depends on one body
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Yoga Teacher

Any form of Physical activity if stopped will definately affect your weight.
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