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THE YOGIC DIET योगिक आहार

THE YOGIC DIET   योग डायट YOG SADHIKA GEETU  LUCKNOW In order to derive the full benefits from what Yoga has to offer, the practice of Yoga should be complemented by the consumption of the right kinds of food. We need to properly nourish both our mind and body so as to keep us alert and energized throughout the day. According to Yoga Shastra (philosophy), there are different ways for purifying the body and mind, which is described in Sauca of Niyama, the 2nd limb of Ashtanga Yoga. Observing a proper diet is one of the ways in which yogis keep their body and mind healthy. Suddhahar means a pure and flawless diet while Habishyanna means a balanced diet which helps the mind to maintain chastity and protects the inner self from all sorts of evil and degrading perceptions. Diet has an intimate connection with the mind, as the mind is formed from the subtlest portion of food. The only layer of the physical body, known as Annamaya Kosha (Food Sheath), is ma...