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  1. Go Green! Spare Yourself! Spare the Fauna!

    Why Should I Become a Vegetarian? Welcome to the Vegetarian World! Vegans are frequently misunderstood as unconventional eaters with an unnatural passion for Earth’s natural resources and are ethically opposed to eating them. While many vegans do feel pas ...
  2. 10 food habits, the yoga way!

    Kartik, 30, is a software engineer by profession and a photographer by hobby. His average week comprises of a 45-50 hours’ work schedule. Although he is a fitness enthusiast, his hectic schedule leaves very less time for him to keep his body in shape. Due ...
  3. Veg v/s non-veg debate: Looking through the yogic lens

    You are what you eat. That’s the principle yogic approach which takes a holistic view of human health, on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. The ancient treatise of Patanjali Yoga Sutra speaks of the concept of ' Ahimsa ' (non ...
  4. Control How Much, How and What You Eat with Yoga

    By Dorte Larsen Are you finding it hard to resist extra helpings of dessert? Do you binge on chips and chocolate when you know you shouldn’t? Start adapting a yogic lifestyle and see: you just might find yourself resisting that gooey cookie. How can yoga ...
  5. Yogic principles of healthy living: Eat your way to wellness

    By Babeeta Chhabra As I sit down to eat the khichdi I made (a light rice and lentil porridge), filled with delightful veggies, topped with melted ghee and ground pepper, I watch the steam rise from my plate in sheer contentment… It is a cold mid-November ...
  6. Types of Food

    Sattvic Food Sattvic foods are those which purify the body and calm the mind A Sattvic diet consists of foods light in potency and rich in prana (life force) A Sattvic diet improves mental quality and energy and thereby improves the state of consciousness ...
  7. Yoga and Food

    For the practice of yoga, it is essential to give attention to the diet. Food affects the mind. The right type of food and the right quantity, eaten in moderation: Leads to a healthy body Increases clarity of mind Keeps the Prana level in balance Makes th ...