Yoga boosts weight loss? new study tests the pose-ibility

Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: * Both males and females of all race/ethnic groups are eligible for participation in this study. * at least 18 years of age. The investigators will not limit enrollment based on an upper age provided that the participant meets the other eligibility requirements. * Body mass index (BMI) of at least 25.0 kg/m2. The investigators will not limit enrollment based on an upper BMI level provided that the participant meets the other eligibility requirements. However, maximal weight to be eligible will be 350 pounds to meet the weight requirements for the equipment that will be used in this study. * Ability to provide informed consent prior to participation in this study. * Ability to provide clearance from their primary care physician to engage in the diet and physical activity components of the weight loss intervention. Exclusion Criteria: * Report moderate-to-vigorous exercise on \>3 days/week or a total of \>60 min/week over the past 3 months. * Engaging in any style of yoga on an average of at least 1 day/week over the past 3 months. * Report weight loss of 3% or more or participating in a weight reduction diet in the past 3 months. * Currently prescribed an anti-obesity medication. * Females who are pregnant or breastfeeding or reporting a planned pregnancy during the study period. * History of bariatric surgery. * Report a current medical condition or treatment for a medical condition that could affect body weight. * Current congestive heart failure, angina, uncontrolled arrhythmia, symptoms indicative of an increased acute risk for a cardiovascular event, prior myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass grafting or angioplasty, conditions requiring chronic anticoagulation (i.e., recent or recurrent DVT). * Resting systolic blood pressure of 160 mmHg or more or resting diastolic blood pressure of 100 mmHg or more. If medicated for blood pressure control, the medication dose needs to be stable for at least 6 months. * Eating disorders that would contraindicate weight loss or physical activity. * Alcohol or substance abuse. * Current psychological condition that is untreated, hospitalization for a psychological condition within the past 12 months, or not being on a stable dose of treatment for at least 6 months. * Report plans to relocate to a location not accessible to the study site or having employment, personal, or travel commitments that prohibit attendance at scheduled intervention sessions or assessments.