So, what is the yogic food system that we must adopt along with practicing yoga?
The Sattvic Diet: Satvic means pure. It includes foods that are best consumed in their purest forms like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. The main reason and the idea behind these types of foods is to keep the body light and satiate hunger without compromising on the body’s natural ability to be alert and conscious.
Yogic guidelines for healthy eating and well-being
Eat small, eat at regular intervals, and chew your food properly. Helps in proper metabolism and keeps you energized at all times.
Eat a variety of Satvic food – whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and pulses. It provides the body with vital and essential nutrients and minerals.
Avoid Tasmic food at all and consume the least of Rajasic foods.
Practice Yogic exercises on a regular basis. The following are the best few yogas for overall wellness and good health:
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Vajra Asana: Best for flexibility, body movements, and digestion.
Yoga embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help in well-being.
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