Self-Confidence

It means being comfortable with who you are and acting relaxed around everyone. The more that you are confident and comfortable with loving yourself, the more you can love those around you. 

  • If you’re ever having a day when you don’t feel confident or good about yourself, or you even find yourself comparing to others, all it takes for you to gain some of that confidence back is one short workout. I know that it does the trick for me. Know that no one is you, and that is your superpower.
  • Comparing ourselves to others is in our nature, but if you really want to be successful in everything you do, think of yourself as being par with everyone else. Maybe it is daunting to think of yourself being equal to well-accomplished individuals who are senior to you. You might be more skillful with going in step with contemporary times. But respect them as they have probably experienced more. Be polite and respectful at all times. I guarantee that they can return you the favor if only you listen.
  • Next time, when you hang out with people who are considered to be more accomplished than you are, or in a different type of authority, prepare your mind to think that you might equally have qualities that benefit them.
  • Focus on why you are doing what you are. And I’m not thinking of monetizing things. Money is always the answer. I’m thinking of your passions behind your drives. In this way, feelings of inferiority quickly turn to equality. See how positively others respond to you, carrying yourself with an attitude that can help others.
  • Smile, it rubs on to others in all the right ways. Plus, it attracts an equally positive attitude from others.
  • Write positive affirmations at the end of each day or what good you did during the day to remind yourself that you do matter.
  • Listen to music that uplifts you.
  • Place yourself in a confidence bubble and know that things will be okay as long as you do your best.
  • Be confident in what you wear. It shows through when you know that you look nice.
  • Walk with your shoulders back and chin up.
  • Make eye contact with whoever you’re talking to.
  • Next time you’re at a social event, start talking to someone that looks like they could use some company or a nice conversation.
  • Take some time to clear the clutter from your life. Detox your body, phone, computer, and email account. It will help you get a clearer perspective on your life.
  • Be the best version of yourself. Know that you’re unique and that it is your superpower. Don’t compare yourself to others, rather focus on bettering yourself at anything and everything you do. Use their positive practices all you want; just add a personal twist to them.

Your superpower is you and everything that you are. You are unique. Actually, recognizing beauty in others will help you acknowledge the beauty within yourself and vice versa. In every situation life presents to you, know that a flower next to another one doesn’t compete with it, it just blooms. 

7 Surprising Health Benefits of Yoga

Did уоu know thаt yoga wаѕ рrасtiсеd bу оur ancestors оvеr 5,000 years аgо?


Wеll, according to аnсiеnt texts it wаѕ, and while mаnу mоdеrn-dау thinkеrѕ ѕее уоgа as аnоthеr form оf еxеrсiѕе, оur аnсеѕtоrѕ hаvе long rеfеrеnсеd уоgа аѕ a powerful tool fоr nurturing thе mind, bоdу and soul.

Admittedly, thе idеа of bending, stretching, twiѕting and mаniрulаting уоur bоdу tо imрrоvе well-being mау seem соuntеr-intuitivе, but mоdеrn ѕсiеnсе confirms thаt thе hеаlth benefits оf уоgа аrе fаr-rеасhing.

Still nоt convinced thаt уоgа is gооd fоr уоu?

Lеt’ѕ dig a littlе dеереr into thе health benefits оf уоgа:





Yоgа Imрrоvеѕ Strеngth аnd Flexibility

Yоgа hеlрѕ уоu build a stronger, more flеxiblе bоdу with itѕ uniԛuе аррrоасh tо manipulating thе body’s vаriоuѕ muѕсlе groups. Pоwеr уоgа is оnе form оf уоgа thаt саn rеаllу ѕtrеngthеn аnd inсrеаѕе thе flеxibilitу as it соmbinеѕ ѕun ѕаlutаtiоnѕ (роѕеѕ) with саrdiо and ѕtrеngth trаining exercises.

Onе ѕtudу carried оut by thе WеbMD grоuр соnсludеd thаt individuаlѕ can imрrоvе their flеxibilitу by uр tо 35% after рrасtiсing yoga a fеw minutes a dау for 8 weeks.

Yоgа Imрrоvеѕ Pоѕturе

Yоgа strengthens соrе muscles which hеlр ѕuрроrt proper роѕturе. Whilѕt thiѕ may nоt ѕееm a mаjоr iѕѕuе, hаving рооr роѕturе саn lead to unrelated health conditions ѕuсh аѕ сrаmрѕ, headaches and even gаѕtrоintеѕtinаl diѕсоmfоrt! Yоgа саn help prevent thiѕ and you will wаlk tаll аnd proud.

A ѕtudу was undertaken bу rеѕеаrсhеrѕ аt thе Sсhооl оf Pеdiаtriс Medicine in Philаdеlрhiа. This ѕtudу involved 24 middlе-аgеd females whо enrolled in a 9 wееk рrоgrаm of Iуgеngаr уоgа. Thе ѕtudу соnсludеd thаt the ѕubjесtѕ improved thеir роѕturе, flеxibilitу and balance thrоugh Iygengar уоgа.

Yоgа Allеviаtеѕ Stress

Yоgа consists оf mindfulnеѕѕ exercises thrоugh meditation and brеаthing еxеrсiѕеѕ. This mеаnѕ you are mоrе present and less соnсеrnеd оvеr раѕt оr futurе еvеntѕ which fuel ѕtrеѕѕ аnd wоrrу.

Psychiatrist John Dеnningеr оf Harvard Mеdiсаl Sсhооl hеаdеd a five уеаr ѕtudу whiсh соnсludеd that yoga ѕtimulаtеѕ kеу genes linkеd tо stress. Thе ѕtudу uѕеd nеurо-imaging and genomics tесhnоlоgу tо mеаѕurе thе psychological impact оf mind-bоdу tесhniԛuеѕ with dеtаilеd ассurасу. It’ѕ rероrtеd that thе findingѕ mау ѕее аррrоvаlѕ for doctors to use аltеrnаtе mеаnѕ for tасkling ѕtrеѕѕ-rеlаtеd conditions.

Yoga Imрrоvеѕ Slеер

Yoga expels physical еnеrgу аnd balances the mind which means you sleep better аt night. Thеrе have bееn numеrоuѕ studies on thе benefits оf уоgа fоr sleep but none mоrе рrоfоund thаn a rесеnt ѕtudу undertaken bу rеѕеаrсhеrѕ аt thе Harvard Medical Sсhооl.

Thiѕ study involved subjects with varying dеgrееѕ of inѕоmniа. Thе ѕubjесtѕ practiced bаѕiс уоgа еvеrу dау for 8 weeks, ѕubjесtѕ also kерt ѕlеер diаriеѕ рriоr to and during thе 8 week ѕtudу. Thе ѕtudу соnсludеd thаt уоgа poses improved the subjects ѕlеер еffiсiеnсу, duration of sleep, аnd reduced thе amount оf timе it tооk tо fall asleep.

Yоgа Aidеѕ Weight Loss

Yоgа isn’t thе bеѕt tool fоr burning fаt but it саn certainly hеlр уоu lose a little weight. Yоgа burnѕ саlоriеѕ (kеу tо wеight lоѕѕ), rеliеvеѕ раin (lеngthiеr wоrkоutѕ), аnd rеduсеѕ stress (аddrеѕѕing еmоtiоnаl еаting).

A 2005 ѕtudу was carried оut bу Alаn Kriѕtаl, DPH, MPH tо dеtеrminе thе bеnеfitѕ оf yoga for wеight loss. This ѕtudу invоlvеd 15,500 ѕubjесtѕ and way too many vаriаblеѕ tо mеntiоn in thiѕ article. Thеir findings? “Thоѕе рrасtiсing yoga who wеrе оvеrwеight tо ѕtаrt with lost roughly 5 pounds during the ѕаmе timе period thоѕе not рrасtiсing уоgа gаinеd 14 pounds,” ѕауѕ Kristal.

Yоgа Tоnеѕ Yоur Muscles

Yoga really does wоrk vаriоuѕ muѕсlе grоuрѕ аnd саn help уоu build lean muѕсlе аnd tone various muѕсlе grоuрѕ. The grеаt thing iѕ that this can bе асhiеvеd withоut оvеr-еnduring workout rеgimеnѕ аnd уоu won’t еnd uр bulking оut аnd gaining еxсеѕѕivе muѕсlе mass.

Yоgа Imрrоvеѕ Mindfulnеѕѕ

Yоgа vеrу much fосuѕеѕ уоur attention on the present moment, the hеrе аnd nоw, аѕ you gо about уоur mindful brеаthing, ѕtrеtсhеѕ, аnd postures. Aѕ уоu become mоrе skilled in mindful brеаthing аnd rеlаxаtiоn, уоu can thеn саrrу thiѕ skill-set with уоu intо everyday lifе fоr imрrоvеd wеll-bеing 24/7.

Arе you ѕtruggling tо livе a lifе оf рurроѕе аnd раѕѕiоn thаt’ѕ fillеd with hаррinеѕѕ?

You knоw уоu wаnt a livе a роѕitivеlу abundant lifе, but there’s оnе problem… It’ѕ hаrd!

Thаt is, until NOW.

What Can the Pantone Color of the Year Bring to Your Yoga Practice

Interior designers and fashion designers alike wait in eager expectation to see what the Pantone color of the year is going to be. This color is likely to inspire many of the upcoming trends in both key areas ranging from furniture choices to outfit selection. The 2018 color was ultraviolet, an intense and beautiful shade of purple.

Yogis generally pay attention to color trends. After all, colors can help inspire your deep prana energy, affecting your mood and your overall zest for life. 

How can purple influence your mood?

One of the biggest advantages of the 2018 Pantone color is the balancing effect of purple. Many yogis struggle to balance the daily demands of their jobs, personal lives, romances, and their practices all at the same time. This ultraviolet shade of purple can help you remember to restore balance to your life.

This shade is a mixture of the extremely grounding and calming effect of blue with the passionate shades of red. Yogis are constantly reminded to remain grounded while pursuing their passions when surrounded by purple.

The medium-bright shade of purple represented by this Pantone may even help to boost your creativity and spirituality. It closely resembles the highly sought-after amethyst stone which is known for decreasing anxiety. When your mind is clear, it can open the path to more creative and intuitive thoughts.

You may even find it possible to connect with your higher self when surrounded by this beautiful shade. A delicate color that is also this vibrant can often represent fulfillment.

How can you add ultraviolet to your day?

It’s undeniable the numerous ways that Pantone color of the year could influence your daily activities. You will want to find some way to work it into your daily life, even if it’s in something relatively small.

Many yogis may find it too overwhelming to wear an entire outfit with this purple color. A pair of solid ultraviolet leggings may be too bold for some personalities to manage. Instead, you may want to consider some of the smaller parts of your outfit that could handle this prominent color.

Consider shopping for a piece of basic jewelry that contains some of this shade. It may be a chunky bracelet with a rich purple beading or a pendant necklace with a bright purple gemstone. This is a simple way to add a splash of color to your outfit without overdoing it.

You could also use a purple yoga mat, a new ultraviolet gratitude journal, or some other small elements that you will see on a daily basis.

The 2018 Pantone color of the year had a significant impact on my regular yoga practice. Don’t hesitate to find a few creative ways to work ultraviolet into your yoga routine the next time you head out to the store.

Studying Sanskrit

Studying Sanskrit is a profound undertaking. Practically every significant university worldwide offers the study of Sanskrit at some level. It is a difficult language to learn but not impossible. For any people who know another Indian language, it may be easier. Many people wonder why they should bother learning Sanskrit, considering it is a dead language. Here I will express why I think learning Sanskrit is not only useful but a tool for higher spiritual understanding.

Literature is abundant in the Sanskrit language. If you are a yogi, the relevant ancient texts are in Sanskrit. The Bhagavad Gita, Guru Gita, Vedas, Upanishads, and Mahabharata are just some to name a few. Many say that English or other languages’ translations cannot adequately express what Sanskrit wants to communicate. Through studying Sanskrit, you open yourself to a wealth of greater profundity in ancient pieces of literature – many of which provide great insight into the development of humankind. The literature is not limited to yogic and Hindu texts – they include fictitious, scientific, medicinal, and political texts too. These create tremendous insight into the development of society as we know it. 

When you learn Sanskrit, you also open the door to all other Indian languages. All these languages have been adapted from Sanskrit. The vocabulary found in these languages has close relationships with Sanskrit. Much like learning opens the door to several based languages like Spanish, Portuguese and French, learning Sanskrit can open the door to several Indian languages.

Returning to the matter of literature in Sanskrit, there is another important reason to learn and study Sanskrit. I ask you, if not you then who? Many believe the secrets to human existence and enlightenment to be contained within the ancient sacred Hindu and yogic texts. If all of them are in Sanskrit and no one continues to learn this so-called “dead” language, then these secrets will be forever lost. In fact, the answers to some of society’s worst issues plaguing modern man may come from these texts. To gather this information, we need individuals willing and able to understand the texts and use it drive positive change. 

Many who study Sanskrit profess it to be some of the most fascinating material available to study. There is evidence that Sanskrit is the oldest written language. For any student interested in literature, studying Sanskrit allows them to access the world’s most ancient literature available as well. Studying the very nature of the language also provides fascinating information as the language itself is said to encompass information about astronomy, mathematics and even contains built-in pronunciation schemes.

Many claim Sanskrit to be the language of the heart. Start studying  Sanskrit and open your heart to the universe, to your true essence and to your connection to ancestors. 

Yoga Poses to Boost Confidence

Confidence is something many of us struggle with. No matter how hard we try, sometimes we just can’t break away from that inner voice telling us we’re not good enough. 

That voice is a liar. 

One of the greatest benefits of yoga is how it teaches us to love our bodies and ourselves unconditionally. Confidence is in the mind, and the mind can be trained. While the physical benefits of yoga can help you to feel more confident, unless you cultivate this confidence in your mind you will not be complete. 

A great place to start building this inner confidence is during your yoga practice. Yoga is a very personal and spiritual experience that can at times feel like a self-growth journey. Make one of your goals while on this journey the attainment of deeper confidence in yourself and your abilities. Here are a few poses that can help you on your way. 

Forearm Plank

Planks are great exercises anyway, but besides strengthening your core they also strengthen resolve. Planks test your ability to hold strong as you build up from 10 to 20, to 30 second long sets. The keys to a great plank are to keep your shoulders over your elbows and your back straight. This pose also activates your solar plexus chakra, which is where your self-esteem resides.

Warrior II & Warrior III

What invokes more confidence than posing like a warrior? Both variations are named after Virabhadra, a great warrior in Hindu mythology. Virabhadra was created by Shiva in a fit of rage, and his image reflects it. With a thousand arms, three eyes, and a garland of skulls around his neck, he looks positively fierce. Virabhadrasana II and III (the Sanskrit translation of warrior II and III) represent our battle with weakness, and through these poses, we build up our inner spiritual warrior. 

Backbends 

Many backbends in yoga stimulate the solar plexus chakra, which is where your self-confidence resides. Activating this chakra helps you open up and recognize your personal power and place in this world. 

A few backbends that will help you discover this power are upward facing the dog, bow pose, bridge, and wild thing. 

Forearm stand

This is a far more advanced yoga posture, but its benefits are real even to practiced yogis. Performing a forearm stand absolutely erases any self-doubt. After all, if you can hold your body in the air using the strength of your arms and core, what could there be that you can’t do? 

It is recommended that you build up strength and master easier balancing poses before you try a forearm stand. Once you are ready to try, do it with a yoga instructor present so they can guide you and make sure your alignment is correct to avoid injury. 

Self-confidence comes from believing in yourself. Yoga teaches you how to do this by shows you that anyone is capable of the seemingly impossible and that in our minds reside our talents and abilities. If you can dream it, you can do it. The only thing standing in your way is you. So, move!

How to Accessorize Your Yoga Outfit

Any modern yogi knows that accessories play a key role in the overall success of your outfit. They can help to enhance the aesthetic appeal of your outfit or help you to be more mindful of your intention. Choosing the perfect accessories requires general mindfulness of how each element of your outfit works together to create your unique look.

If you’ve been trying to figure out the best way to accessorize your yoga outfit, look no further. This no-nonsense guide to adding accessories to your soft leggings will give you all the advice you need to choose the perfect complements.

 

Add Bright Colors That Sparkle and Shine

The easiest way to brighten up your wardrobe is through accessories. A statement necklace, a fun scarf, or a pair of boot warmers are all small items that can truly pop when you’re using a fun accent color. While an entire shirt may be too much color and overwhelm your complexion or personality, one or two matching accessories allow you to experiment with seasonal shades without too much commitment. After all, even the brightest shades are sure to match your favorite pair of black yoga leggings.

 

Don’t Go for Things That Dangle

Practicing yoga does require a certain amount of mindfulness in terms of your safety. Unless you’re alright with ditching your jewelry in your workout bag, you will want to keep your dangling jewelry to a minimum. This applies to all of the staple items that yogis may be tempted to wear, including earrings, necklaces, and even bracelets. You’re far better off choosing tighter choker chains and stud earrings than dangling statement necklaces.

 

Choose Accessories That Remind You of Your Intention

There’s nothing better than selecting accessories that can play double duty in your regular practice. They can enhance the overall appearance of your yoga outfit as well as remind you what your intention is. You may think about wearing a metal cuff bracelet with a meaningful word stamped on it. Simple touches like these make your accessories completely unique and allow you to delve deeper into your yoga practice.

 

Consider Natural Crystals and Gemstones

Why not allow your accessories to help improve your overall well-being, physical health, and mindset? With the aid of natural crystals and gemstones, you can harness the power of a natural remedy for certain ailments. Depending on the particular type of stone, some of these are said to relieve the symptoms of anxiety, depression, and even menstrual cramps. Do a little research or visit a local shop near your town to decide which crystals suit your needs the best.

With the right accessories, you can pull together the perfect yoga outfit. These key tips can help you to choose the right pieces that allow you to practice yoga safely and with a deeper meaning in your overall routine. Embrace some of this season’s key trends with a few of these fashionable items to bring a little more pizazz and fashion-forward pieces into your yoga practice today.

3 Warning Signs Your Yoga Clothes May Be Making You Uncomfortable

Attending a public yoga class can fill any yogi with trepidation that they may not be appropriately dressed for the occasion. Particularly for beginners or those trying out a new studio, it can be a litmus test for your confidence to show up on your mat at all while worrying about your attire. Keeping your mind on your yoga practice is essential though, so what can you do about your clothing? 

Many yogis are hyperfocused on their workout clothing because it actually makes them uncomfortable. Keep an eye out for these warning signs that your clothes may be putting a crimp in your confidence.

1. Avoid Inversions Of Any Kind 

Avoiding an inversion that you know your body is physically capable of doing could be a sign that your clothes are making you uncomfortable. Whether you’re concerned with your classmates seeing a little too much skin or not having enough support in your top, an inversion does tend to leave you more exposed. Back out of this part of your practice daily, mainly if you practice inversions at home, it maybe a sign you need to search for clothing with more coverage. 

2. You Wear Tons Of Layers Even Though You’re Hot 

Do you find yourself sweating profusely during even the gentlest yoga class? If your clothing layers are the culprit of your unintentional heat, it may be a sign that your base layer is more revealing than you are comfortable with. Perhaps your yoga leggings aren’t a flattering cut, or your workout top is too low-cut. No matter what the reason is, adding unnecessary layers is detrimental to your practice. 

You won’t be able to focus on the intensity of your practice if your body is consistently overheating. Consider adding more pieces to your closet that offer better coverage, such as high-waisted Capri leggings

3. Your Breathing Isn’t Natural 

The breath is integral to your yoga practice, regardless of the type of yoga class you attend. You should be able to take long, deep breaths without feeling overly restrained by your top or yoga pants. Make sure that your yoga outfit is loose enough to allow you to breathe without pain or restriction, even when you move into poses such as the standing forward fold

Similarly, you need to feel like you can release the belly during a breathing practice instead of sucking it in to conceal a trouble area. Clothes that don’t make you feel confident enough to free your body naturally should be replaced with those that give you more poise in your appearance. 

Wearing clothing that makes you uncomfortable during a yoga class can seriously hinder your overall practice. Allow your time on the mat to focus on building your intentions and caring for both the body and the mind. If these warning signs are cropping up during your time on the mat, it’s time to start filling your closet with pieces you can feel confident and comfortable in.

How to Breathe Like a Yogi

If you have ever been to a yoga class, then you have heard and been slightly intimidated by the incredible deep breathing going on in the room. As soon as you walk into the room and begin to unroll your mat, you can hear other students breathing from the other side of the room. If it was a beginner class, your instructor may have given you some brief instructions about how to breathe like a yogi. However, there were probably many other things on your mind, and it may have been confusing. Since you’re probably wondering how to accomplish yogic breath like a pro; this article offers a less time-sensitive approach to learning how to master your Ujjayi (or yogic) breathing.

Ujjayi breathing is done in asana-based yoga. “Asana” is Sanskrit for “pose” or “posture.” Most of western yoga is asana-based yoga, so this is likely the style of breathing you’ve heard in class.

The Ujjayi breath is performed through your nose on both the inhale and exhale. Allow your diaphragm to suck your breath deep down into your belly. Your stomach should stick out while you are breathing this deeply. Place your hands on your lower back and imagine that you are pulling your breath all the way down into your hands, as if you can push your hands with the expansion of your lungs. That sensation will allow for a deep and controlled breath that feels comfortable. Continue this for 3-5 breaths. Once you are comfortable with deep nasal breathing, you can begin to incorporate the more technical aspects.

Imagine you are about to yawn. Imagine that feeling of the roof of your mouth lifting up and backwards. Take a deep breath through your nose –playing around with the positioning of the roof of your mouth– until you can hear your breath in your ears. It should be more of an internal sound than an external sound. If you are still struggling with the internal sound, try imagining that you have nostrils coming out of your cheekbones. It sounds funny, but it might be what makes it work for you. Once you do it correctly you will know! You can sort of feel it in your ears and in your head.

Don’t worry if you don’t get it right away! Take your time to find it. It’s like riding a bike; once you learn how to do it you will always know how to do it. The reason the Ujjayi breath is so important in yoga is because it gives you something specific to focus on. Because the Ujjayi breath echoes in your ears, it sort of becomes the music that you move to and determines the rhythm that you move from pose to pose to. It adds an extra element of energy as well. Because you are fully present with the movement of your breath in your lungs; you become one with yourself.

There is no need to be loud externally; you just need to be able to hear yourself. Some people are louder than others and that’s perfectly okay. Play around with your yogic breath and find your own inner rhythm. It is worth the practice!

Food Tips for a Yogi Lifestyle

My Vinyasa Flow yoga teacher passed down his yoga diet wisdom because he felt that this was also an important component to living the true yoga way. He stressed that yoga was a comprehensive state of union with everything, including a positive and healthy relationship with food.

There are two important components to a Yogi diet. First, in an important yoga text, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Patanjali explains several principles in regards to a balanced diet. Second, the Indian health system of Ayurveda developed health wisdom over many centuries. Patanjali’s wisdom along with Ayurvedic principles gives us excellent diet guidelines!

Ayurveda’s main principles:

  • The mind and the body are connected.
  • The mind ultimately is the main factor in changing the body.

Ayurvedic food choices reflect:

  • An Individual’s Body Type, called dosha*
  • Life’s current circumstances and events
  • The season of the year

Sattvic foods: include most vegetables, ghee (clarified butter), fruits, legumes, and whole grains.

*Individual Body Constitiution(type): Vata, Pitta, and Kapha

I encourage you to find your individual body type according to Ayurveda by taking a quick online test or if you are able visiting an Ayurveda specialist.

Eat and plan meals when you are relaxed.

In our fast paced society, we tend to eat to soothe ourselves. This can be very damaging to our body as we will consume more calories, and unhealthy food and drinks. However, you can learn to maintain a relaxed state of mind through breathing techniques, yoga and being in the present moment, which will naturally lead you to healthier and wiser food choices. Mindful eating, helps you to connect with your body’s diet needs and to become satisfied easier. Other ways to stay connected with a meal are eat while sitting down and avoid watching T.V. while you eat or eating while driving.

Eat your biggest meal in the middle of the day.

The sun hits the earth the strongest in the middle of the day, corresponding to the most amount of heat and digestion in your body. For this reason, Ayurveda teaches that the middle of the day is the ideal time to eat your biggest meal in order to fully digest your meal and get the maximum amount of nutrition in one day.

Ayurveda calls your digestive energy, agni (fire). A strong agni allows you to efficiently make body tissues, eliminate waste products and produce good health as oppose to letting excess food and toxins cause bodily diseases.

Apply the non-harming principle.

Following the Yoga principle of , or non-harming, you should connect with the origins of your food. Who produced this food that you are about to eat and how were the animals treated? Are you eating more meat than you need to? Think about the environment and how your food supports a healthy environment. Eat organic, local, seasonal whole foods whenever possible.

Non-harming also means, not harming yourself. Eat nourishing food, drinks, and teas that protect your organs and your body.

Eat only as much as your body needs

Eat only when you are definitely hungry. One way to accomplish this is by eating at the same time everyday. Your body begins secreting digestive juices even before you eat if you follow a food routine. Have you ever been starving when you ate lunch too late?

Taking your time chewing and tasting the food and noticing with all your senses the food’s properties you will be able to eat slower and eat the perfect amount!

I hope this helps you get ideas on ways to eat like a Yogi. Just remember, no one is perfect, practice unconditional love towards yourself. Slowly over time, strive towards a healthy diet. And if you loved the look above as mush as we do, visit 90degreebyreflex.com to shop the hottest yoga leggings, yoga capris & yoga tanks online!