Tuesday 28 April 2009

What is the Yogic Diet?

The Yogic Diet is a set of yogic practices aimed at nurturing the body, mind, and soul. These practices include: 1. Pure Yogic Diet - move towards eating a sattvic (pure) diet which is easily digested, promotes cheerfulness, and is based on whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and soy/dairy products, 2. Hatha Yoga Exercise – practice hatha yoga to purify and strengthen the body, attain perfect health, proper weight, abundant energy, deep relaxation, and lasting feelings of happiness, and 3. Positive Thinking – practice self-inquiry, law of attraction, prayer, gratitude, and contemplation of yoga philosophy to promote mastery in handling one’s emotions and foster a deeper connection to Source.