Yoga practice is associated with attenuated weight gain in healthy, middle-aged men and women Author: Kristal, A., Littman, A., Benitez, D. & White, E. Conference/Journal: Alternative Therapy Health Medicine Date published: 2005 Other: Volume ID: 11 , Pages: 28-33 , Word Count: 28 Yoga practice for four or more years was associated with a 3.1-lb lower weight gain among normal weight participants and an 18.5-lb lower weight gain among overweight participants.