Yoga is about being present in the moment and savoring the taste of life. Mindfulness is a coherent base for Yoga and the same applies for one’s food habits. As human beings, we are too caught up with every day’s hustle to stop for a second and actually materialize something good for our health. Yoga teaches how to eat mindfully so we can be in tune with our natural physiology and have to worry less about ourselves, having put certain systems and habits in place.
What to Eat before a Yoga workout
A thumb rule to always keep in mind is to never practice yoga for at least two hours after a meal. You can however snack on something light or a fruit to help you fuel through, but its best to keep it on the lower side to avoid getting cramps or any breathing complications.
Many dieticians and yoga instructors recommend foods that digest easily and give you balanced energy, such as a combination of whole grain carbohydrates, protein, and fat for staying power. Go for simple carbs based foods like a peanut butter or avocado toast with or without hummus, carrots or tomatoes, fruits like banana, apples or oranges, smoothies, nuts or oatmeal but make sure not to overdo it or you’ll be defeating the whole purpose.
A lot of beginners make the mistake of hoarding up on protein shakes and sugary snacks for pre-workouts but they usually either make you too jittery to actually find the calm between your asanas and your breathing. There are plenty of yoga classes for beginners that advise you on what will suit your needs and help you draw up a personalised diet to help you achieve your goals faster.
