Yoga is one of the six systems of Indian philosophy. It had been transmitted orally through the generations like most of Indian philosophy and culture. It was sometime between the fifth and second century B.C. that a Sage by the name of Patanjali penned down this subject in his treatise the Yoga Darshana also known…

It is repeatedly signified that one needs  to follow a healthy balanced diet. The sattvic diet, also called the yogic diet, is a nutritional approach to achieving higher consciousness through the consumption of fresh, whole foods. The purpose of food needs to be understood before choosing what to eat. Why do we need to eat? To give energy to the…

A study published in the latest issue of Psychology of Women Quarterly reports that mind-body exercise, such as yoga, is associated with greater body satisfaction and fewer symptoms of eating disorders than traditional aerobic exercise like jogging or using cardio machines. Yoga practitioners reported less self-objectification, greater satisfaction with physical appearance, and fewer disordered eating…

Water helps our bodies to function properly day in and day out. To keep your body well hydrated,  you should drink about 64 ounces of water per day. Without doubt, you may need more if you’re doing an activity like yoga. During a typical yoga class, you can lose anywhere from three to five pounds…

Why do many of us simply tend to eat and eat and eat. The answer to this uncontrolled munching lies in the fact that  most of us are eating while distracted — when watching TV, talking with family or friends, or eating in the car. Another external factor influencing how much we eat is serving size: If…

[ad_1] As explained in yogic diet, food, when consumed becomes threefold: the gross particles become excrement, the middling ones flesh and the fine ones the mind. By the purity of food one becomes purified in his inner nature; by the purification of his inner nature he verily gets memory of the Self; and by the…

[ad_1] According to Ayurvedic teachings knowing your dosha “that which contaminates” and guna provides you with an understanding of your basic physical and psychological nature, and helps tailor a personal diet and lifestyle to maintain optimum health and peace of mind. Ayurveda teaches that health is maintained by the balancing of the three Doshas, Vatha, Pitta and Kapha.…

[ad_1]   The general guidelines for the anti-aging diet are: keep your calorie consumption and saturated fat intake down; eat plenty of wholegrain, oily fish and fresh fruit and vegetables; and cut down on salt and sugar. Combine this with some of the fantastic anti-aging products are the market and you have a recipe for…

[ad_1] There are certain food substances that need to be watched out along with yoga practice in order to derive maximum benefits from each session. Besides, a diet that is conducive to the practice of Yoga and spiritual progress can be rightly termed ‘Yogic Diet‘ Meat and fish of all types, including eggs are Rajasic…

[ad_1] Yoga extends beyond asanas, it involves a combination of a diet, exercise and proper breathing. A yoga diet of healthy green foods can help to increase overall flexibility and body health. It is also important to supplement your yoga diet with natural vitamins and minerals. Barley grass is an excellent source of nutrition and is recommended for every yoga diet. Barley grass or…

[ad_1] Frequent eating of carbohydrates such as sweets and biscuits, affect the part of the brain controlling impulse, leading to loss of self control and a subsequent craving for unhealthy, high-calorie foods. There are few basic factors responsible for food craving, namely, hormonal Imbalance, yo-yo dieting, low fat diet, yeast infection and adrenal fatigue. Hormonal imbalance or weak digestion can lead…