The Yoga Institute Goa

We all restrict Yoga to Asanas and Pranayamas. Yoga is a holistic approach to developing one’s mind and soul; Yoga leads one to good health. One thing that also defines the overall well being is food; what we eat does everything to our body.  In this time when everybody is in a rush, packaged and junk food has made life easy. But the joy of slow cooking, preparing the ingredients to cook it has all gone. Everybody wants ready-to-cook meals these days; people opt for easy take-aways. These meals are absolutely unhealthy in nature.  Yoga doesn’t agree with this practice of food consumption. Yoga believes in: Positive preparations The effects of food start with how you are preparing it. Even while preparing and cooking the food, you should be in a positive state of mind. The way you feel gets into the food so be happy when cooking. Chanting or humming mantras is a good way to stay positive and feel happy.  What should my meal include? Your meal should include lots of fresh f...

COVID has made us all go into the virtual world with online classes and work from home. In such times, people get confused on how do I practice at home or where should I practice. Here are some suggestions to make it easy for you. Empty Stomach: Whenever you plan to practice Yoga, you should not eat anything before 2-3 hours. A lot of Yoga postures include stomach and abdomen stretch; if you practice Yoga with a full stomach, it will be difficult for food to digest in turn causing other health problems.  Comfortable Space: Find any well-ventilated room in your house. You don’t need a huge space, just for free movement during asanas: a little more than an elbow space. Do not practice Yoga in an air-conditioned room, practice it in natural air. Try to practice in the same place daily, it will create an air of positivity.  Yoga Clothes: The simple rule to this is anything in which you feel comfortable. Your clothes should be loose and should not hinder the movement in any posture...