February is Raynaud's awareness month in the UK. As a sufferer of Raynaud's Phenomenon (formerly known as Raynaud's Syndrome) since childhood, I understand what an impact it can have on daily life in a cold, damp climate. We have plenty of this weather in the UK - typically from October to April (at least)! What … Continue reading Winter versus my circulation!
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Rajasic foods “Foods that are bitter, sour, saline, excessively hot, pungent, dry and burning are liked by the Rajasic and are productive of pain, grief and disease.” Bhagavad Gita Rajasic foods overstimulate the body and mind, increasing stress, destroying balance within the body and mind and leading to unhappiness. Commonly used foods such as onions, … Continue reading Yoga Diet, Modern Life: Part 3
Sattvic food for yoga “The foods which increase life, purity, strength, health, joy and cheerfulness, which are savory and oleaginous, substantial and agreeable, are dear to the sattvic people.” Bhagavad Gita The ancient teachings of yoga explain that there are three qualities of nature, called the three Gunas (strands or ropes), which apply to everything … Continue reading Yoga Diet, Modern Life: Part 2
How relevant is the yoga diet to today's lifestyle? “To keep the body in good health is a duty…otherwise, we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” Buddha Yoga is a philosophy and a science, thousands of years old and with its origins in South Asia. It has been intertwined with … Continue reading Yoga Diet, Modern Life: Part 1
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