The diet is one of the most important thing for Yoga and its practice.
We have to manage our diet discipline.
DIET
DIET (WHAT WE EAT) DIETARY DISCIPLINES
In a Vegetarian Diet, the Vegetarian food is the key food: Vegetables are always good for health.
In a Non-Vegetarian Diet, the food can be meat, fish, eggs and sometimes can be used for therapy.
FOOD
(WHAT WE EAT)
(WHAT WE EAT)
Satvic Rajasi Tamas
(Helps meditation) (Active the mind) (Makes the person aggressive)
VEGETARIAN FOOD
Satvic Rajasi Tamasi
(Rice/Wheat) Spices Garlic
(Milk/Ghee) Coffee Onion
Honey Tea
Cheese
Butter
Fruit
When we are ill, we should not take any food.
DIETARY DISCIPLINES
1) Ideal quantity
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Ideal Individual Quantity
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When we feel that the hunger is not completely finished/satisfied, it means that we have to stop. There is the right empty part of the stomach that should exist, so in this way the fire (Agni) can burn the rest of the food. Agni is responsible for absorbing the nutrients and essential elements the body needs while burning off waste products. If our Agni is strong, we’re able to digest food efficiently and easily assimilate our daily experiences.
2) Ideal time to eat
Eat only when we feel hungry which means, we should never eat for habit, and that we should have a natural hunger.
- Indications of a natural hunger: 1.The mind is easy
2. Sense acute
3. Pleasant sensation
4. Doshas (*) are balanced
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(*) The language of Nature: Doshas. http://www.newleafsac.com/
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