Watch The 40 Day Weight Loss Challenge with Mariya Gancheva

2017
1 Season

The 40 Day Weight Loss Challenge with Mariya Gancheva from Kundalini Lounge is a show that focuses on transforming the bodies and lives of participants over the course of 40 days. Mariya Gancheva, a certified Kundalini yoga teacher and nutritionist, leads the challenge and guides participants on their weight loss journeys with a holistic approach that encompasses mind, body, and spirit.

Throughout the show, viewers follow a group of individuals as they embark on a 40-day journey to lose weight and improve their health. Mariya works with each participant to create a personalized plan that includes not only physical exercise and healthy eating habits, but also mindfulness practices and meditation techniques aimed at reducing stress and improving mental health.

Mariya's approach to weight loss is unique in that it does not focus solely on counting calories or following a strict diet plan. Instead, she encourages participants to view weight loss as a holistic process that involves nourishing the mind, body, and spirit. Through Kundalini yoga, meditation, and other mindfulness practices, Mariya helps participants to tune into their bodies and better understand their relationship with food and exercise.

The show is filmed in a beautiful, tranquil setting that complements Mariya's holistic approach to weight loss. Viewers are treated to stunning views of nature, including rolling hills, sparkling lakes, and sprawling forests. The setting helps to create a calm and peaceful environment that is conducive to relaxation and reflection.

Throughout the 40-day challenge, viewers get to know each of the participants as they share their struggles and triumphs on their weight loss journeys. Each participant has their own unique story and set of challenges, but they all share a common goal: to improve their health and transform their lives.

Mariya's gentle, supportive approach to weight loss is a refreshing departure from the often harsh and judgmental tone of many weight loss programs. She encourages participants to love and accept themselves as they are, while also setting achievable goals for themselves.

The show is not just about weight loss, however. It also touches on important issues related to mental health and self-care. Mariya stresses the importance of taking care of oneself and creating a sense of balance in one's life. Viewers are treated to lessons on stress reduction, self-compassion, and mindful living.

At the end of the 40-day challenge, viewers witness the amazing transformations that participants have undergone. Not only have they lost weight and improved their physical health, but they have also gained a deeper understanding of themselves and a greater sense of inner peace and happiness.

Overall, The 40 Day Weight Loss Challenge with Mariya Gancheva from Kundalini Lounge is an inspiring and transformative show that offers a refreshing take on weight loss and self-improvement. With its emphasis on holistic wellness and self-care, the show is a must-watch for anyone looking to improve their health and transform their life.

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Seasons

41. Day 40: The 10 Bodies

February 17, 2017

Congratulations, we are officially finished after this final practice, and you must be feeling amazing! Today we are doing a kriya for the 10 bodies - so we will balance each and every aspect of our being, starting with our physical body, all the way to our ethereal radiant body. This will be the perfect practice with which to close out this amazing journey and we hope you enjoy it.

40. Day 39: Young Spirits

February 17, 2017

Today we are going to do yoga to keep our spirits and bodies young. In spirit, we are always young, but our bodies do unfortunately age with time. How flexible our spine is, is a good indication of how we feel physically in our ageing process. So, let's enjoy this practice!

39. Day 38: Inner Vitality & Stamina

February 17, 2017

Today we are doing a kriya for inner vitality and stamina. This has been an incredible journey with only three days left, and this kriya will unleash the energy and vitality from within our bodies from all of the hard work we've been doing. Enjoy!

37. Day 36: Self Renewal

February 17, 2017

Today we will do a new part of our series which is for vitality and stamina. We have detoxified the body thus far, so now it's time to rebuild from the inside out. We will balance the entire body with this set, and you will really enjoy it. Most of all, you've earned it!

36. Day 35: Set For Kidneys

February 17, 2017

Today we are going to work again on the kidneys as we continue to flush the toxins out. This combination of exercises is slightly more dynamic than the ones we've done previously and will work deeper to flush out the toxins. Again, be sure to drink plenty of water and take breaks if you start to feel dizzy at all.

35. Day 34: Toning The Kidneys

February 17, 2017

Today we are doing a very sweet and special kriya that will flush the kidneys and give them a nice internal massage. It's a very relaxing and considerate kriya. Really try to send your awareness into the kidneys as you go through the practice and be sure to drink plenty of water after you are done to assist the flushing process!

34. Day 33: Set for Adrenal & Kidneys

February 17, 2017

This class help balance out our stress levels while also detoxifying the liver and kidneys. High stress and a lack of detoxification can contribute to us carrying unwanted weight on our bodies. This kriya is very dynamic without much resting in between and most of the exercises are pretty intense, so if at any point, you feel that you need to take a rest, please listen to your body and do so!

33. Day 32: Automatic Body Rebalance

February 17, 2017

We are only one week away from being done from this challenge! This kriya will be a treat - somewhat of a playful return to childhood, something that you will truly enjoy after all of the work and commitment you've put in so far!

32. Day 31: Release Fear & Relax

February 17, 2017

Today we are going to go a kriya which releases fear. This kriya also releases tension and helps you to feel confident and centered. It's a very enjoyable kriya that you can come back to anytime you feel that you need to relax and recenter!

31. Day 30: Take Stress Away

February 17, 2017

We will continue with our liver and kidney detox, which is directly connected to stress. Today's set will be very relaxed and will allow you to pay close attention to your body and the transformation happening within, including any sexual energy coming up, inspiring creativity, while also going within and burning the toxins away in the body.

30. Day 29: Let The Liver Live

February 17, 2017

We are almost through the challenge! Today we will focus on the liver, which is our primary organ of detoxification. This kriya is a master class for the liver. This is a kriya that you can do repeatedly any time you feel that your body and mind can use a little "clean-up."

29. Day 28: Cleansing Set

February 17, 2017

Today will work on a cleansing set which will reset the digestive energy and navel center, as well as stimulate sexual energy in a creative manner, and we will also balance the entire chakra system. Please do not push your body too hard during this set - if you feel dizzy at any point, please lay down and relax, and resume the set when you feel better.

28. Day 27: Elimination & Circulation

February 17, 2017

Today we will do a kriya for elimination and circulation - this means we will do a lot of movement and things will progress quickly. Please do make sure that you rest for and drink plenty of water after this one as you will get your detoxification system moving, which is exactly what we want!

27. Day 26: Balancing Prana-Apana

February 22, 2017

Today we will be doing a kriya that is designed to balance the prana and apana forces in the body. Prana is the life force, or the energy that creates and gives us power. Apana is the eliminative force in the body which helps with detoxifying the body and eliminating mental fatigue. Both of these forces need to be in balance in order for our body to be in a state of harmony.

26. Day 25: Massaging The Lymph System

February 17, 2017

This powerful series of exercises stimulates the flow of lymphatic circulation throughout the body to help detoxify the blood and the organs! You will feel lighter, more clear-headed and clean from the inside out if you practice this series regularly.

25. Day 24: For Keeping Up Spirits

February 17, 2017

This kriya builds stamina in the body and focus to the mind. it will put pressure on the tight muscles which will in turn adjust the the calcium-magnesium balance in your body. We will move via vigorous exercises to remain young and flexible, no matter what age we are!

24. Day 23: New Lungs & Circulation

February 17, 2017

You will feel full of energy and in control of your life when the lungs and circulation and stimulated. The depth of the prana in your body, your breath and its flow, determine your emotional base. This set will rebuild your lungs and improve the circulation through the body. It is a rhythmical and short kriya. This will prepare your lungs for an excellent practice of pranayam.

23. Day 22: Glands, Circulation & The Mind

February 17, 2017

Today we will work our entire glandular system, our circulation, and our mind. Today's kriya is very dynamic and in two parts, so do as much as you can, but remember to not push yourself to an extreme - that is never a good thing! The idea is to challenge ourselves, without pushing ourselves over the limit. This teaches us to listen to our bodies and respond accordingly to its needs.

22. Day 21: Remove Tension

February 17, 2017

Today, we will be doing a fantastic kriya that helps shake off any tension you may be carrying in your body and mind. It helps you on those days when you're just feeling "off," but it's good to do for maintenance and proactivity as well. Being mindful of stress and tension in our bodies helps us make healthier choices when it comes to food, and how we relate to our bodies.

21. Day 20: Potency

February 26, 2017

Today we will do a kriya that will balance our potency. It will enhance and transmit kundalini energy throughout the body so you will feel energised and focused through the rest of your day. It will balance the entire system and circulation, leaving you feeling energised.

20. Day 19: Surya Kriya

February 17, 2017

This kriya is named after the energy of the sun - Surya. This will help you to cultivate the sun energy inherently within you that prevents you from getting cold or tired. You will be energetic, expansive, and more extroverted and full of enthusiasm when you boost your sun energy. It is the energy of purification. It keeps the weight down and aids digestion.

19. Day 18: Thyroid & Throat Centre

February 17, 2017

We will continue with the thyroid gland and stimulate the entire metabolic function. Naturally, we want to be free from weight, both physical and emotional, that we intuitively feel doesn't belong with us at this point on our journey. Our desire is vibrant health regardless of what stage of life we are in.

18. Day 17: The Magnificent 9

February 17, 2017

Today we will be doing a kriya that consists of 9 specific asanas, that each on their own has merit, but form a powerful combination when put together. This set is known as a booster for youth and beauty. It massages the glands and organs and releases stress.

17. Day 16: Wahe Guru Kriya

February 17, 2017

This set is a master exercise for the entire glandular system and especially your thyroid gland, responsible for the metabolism. We will chant WAHE GURU throughout almost all the exercises. You will have to experience this kriya to understand its benefits. We will do a total workout for the thyroid, pituitary and pineal glands.

16. Day 15: Master Your Domain

February 17, 2017

This set is known as the Sahibi Kriya designed to master our domain. When we are in control of our domain we act from our core, from the centre of our being. Your mind is focused and its projection is powerful. We own our life, we have the power to change the world around and within us.

15. Day 14: Boost Your Mood

February 17, 2017

This Kriya is known as Kriya for Mood and Metabolism Balance. When the 13,14 and 15th vertebrae are curved, we put pressure one the liver. So the faster you pump the navel the better the results will be.

14. Day 13: Metabolism & Relaxation

February 17, 2017

This Kriya will release tension and remove nervousness, it will deeply relax you in both physical and mental realms. It also works on the upper triangle of chakras and stimulate the thyroid and parathyroid glands responsible for your metabolism. The set is not difficult but is very effective as it stimulates the glands and utilizes pranayam, or conscious breathing.

13. Day 12: Wash Away the Stress

February 17, 2017

As Yogi Bhajan says, if you can spare a few minutes of your life doing this Kriya you can eat your stress away. The first asana will take care of your glandular system and your liver, it will relax you. Then we continue with balancing the chakras and your parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems. This set is a great tool to release stress.

12. Day 11: Raising the Kundalini

February 17, 2017

This set works on raising the Kundalini Energy that lays dormant at the base of the spine. It will stir up the stagnant energy and channel it up the Shushmuna Nadi (the central channel of the body) so that we can manifest our highest Self and experience Bliss and Joy. The set is challenging and needs to be done with care and at the level one feels comfortable going.

11. Day 10: Lower Spine & Elimination

February 17, 2017

We will be working on the lower spine today. This area gets inflamed a lot because of all of the sitting we do. This causes a lot of pressure and weakens the muscles of the lower back and can impact our overall energy and elimination.

10. Day 9: Cleanse Body & Mind

February 17, 2017

We will be using Kundalini yoga techniques which will not only work deeply on your physical body, but also on your mind and spirit, helping to you to clear out the mental and physical stagnation that is holding you back.

9. Day 8: Balance the Glands

February 17, 2017

Today we will focus on balancing the entire glandular system. Each and every kriya we will do will have a balancing impact on the glands of the body which will improve the efficiency of the metabolism. Enjoy!

8. Day 7: Prana-Apana Balance

February 17, 2017

In this session, we will work on balancing the Prana (vital energy) and Apana (elimination) in our body. We get Prana from our breath, that is how we fill up with life. Apana is the eliminative force, that is how we get rid of what we do not need need both physically and energetically.

7. Day 6: Master the Digestion

February 17, 2017

Welcome to Day 5 of The Kundalini Yoga Weight Loss Challenge with Mariya Gancheva! This kriya will be more physically demanding than the previous days, so just do your best! This kriya helps build willpower to beat cravings.

6. Day 5: Beat the Cravings

February 17, 2017

4. Day 3: Total Balance

February 17, 2017

Welcome to Day 3 of the Kundalini Yoga Weight Loss Challenge with Mariya Gancheva! Today we will use a kriya that will balance the whole body including the metabolism. This kriya will deeply detoxify your body and eliminate mental fatigue and sharpen your mind.

3. Day 2: Disease Resistance

February 17, 2017

Welcome to Day 2 of the Kundalini Yoga Weight Loss Challenge with Mariya Gancheva! Today we use a kriya for disease resistance. This kriya will detoxify the body and mind, and get you feeling radiant and strong.

2. Day 1: Elevate

February 17, 2017

Welcome to Day 1 of the Kundalini Yoga Weight Loss Challenge with Mariya Gancheva! Today's practice will tap into the deep layers of your subconscious where unhealthy patterns reside. It will elevate your energy levels and leave you feeling clear-headed and confident.

1. Introduction

February 17, 2017

This program utilizes the power of Kundalini to help you shed any unwanted pounds and/or extra emotional baggage as the lighter, airy energy of summer begins to take hold. It's not all about how we look, but how we feel about ourselves within our bodies, which directly impacts our emotional state and our patterns of eating.

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