That s NOT Yoga if one eats like that.
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Yoga and Diet: An Inseparable Connection
Understanding the True Essence of Yoga
Many people think of yoga as just a form of stretching, especially when they see someone leaving a yoga class and heading straight to a fast-food joint. But true yoga encompasses much more than physical exercises; it includes a proper diet as a crucial component. To truly embrace yoga, one must adopt all its principles, including dietary practices.
The Importance of Diet in Yoga
When I started practicing yoga six years ago, I delved deeply into the relationship between diet and yoga. Coincidentally, this exploration began as I was seeking solutions for severe acne and a friend suggested I try fasting and a natural diet. This led me to discover The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga by Swami Vishnu-Devananda, which emphasized the significance of diet in yoga practice.
This connection is vital because yoga is not just about physical health; it also addresses the spiritual and emotional aspects of our being. Practices like meditation and certain poses such as the Peacock, Shoulder-Stand, and Sun Salutations impact our spiritual core, particularly the solar plexus, which is central to the Kundalini or life-force energy inherent in us all.
You Are What You Eat
The adage "You are what you eat" is pivotal in yoga. When you engage earnestly in yoga, it's crucial to monitor your diet. Esteemed yoga figures like Swami Sivananda, Swami Vishnu-Devananda, and BKS Iyengar stress this connection.
Swami Sivananda asserted, "By the purity of food follows the purification of the inner nature." This aligns with the idea that without moderating diet, one might not benefit from yogic practices and could even encounter various ailments.
The Sattvic Diet
Adopting what is known as the Sattvic Diet, akin to the alkaline or disease-free diet popular in natural health circles, is recommended. It primarily consists of fruits, roots, and leafy vegetables, either raw or properly cooked. This diet is not only foundational in yoga but is echoed across different health and wellness paradigms.
Is it mere coincidence that this diet aligns with the biblical prescription in Gen 1:29, or with Hippocrates' advice to let food be medicine? Or that it is hailed for its benefits in delaying aging and enhancing vitality?
The Benefits Beyond Yoga
Even outside the realm of yoga, such a diet promotes numerous health benefits. Many raw-vegan or vegetarian bodybuilders like Stephen Arlin, David Wolfe, Scott Brodie, and four-time Mr. Universe Bill Pearl thrive on similar diets. Embracing this nutritional lifestyle aligns well with any exercise regimen.
Embrace the Complete Yoga Experience
If you wish to fully experience what yoga offers, incorporating its dietary principles is essential. Your body and spirit will thank you.
In friendship and health,
Foras Aje
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