VEGETARIAN FOOD


From spiritual science we learn that the mind is formed by several strata, of which the most external one, or shell, is called Annama-ya-kos'a or physical body; this physical body is produced by what we eat. Therefore we can point out that the saying "you ar what you eat is true".

If we externally harm our body, our mind is affected too and at the same time if we don't eat the right food (nutritious, easy to digest and suitable to both spiritual and mental development ) we suffer the consequences . It is important to stress out the fact that food is a biochemical substance just like our body.

Those biochemical substances that we assimilate affect the biochemical equilibrium of the glandular system in our body. Those are the glands which give rise to the natural instincts of the mind (vitri) through a glandular stimulus of the nervous system and of the brain. When those instincts are not controlled, the mind suffers, and in order to maintain calm and mental control is advisable to assimilate food whi ch does not stimulate those glands. According to the Yogi Systems food should be divided in three main categories:

  • Sattivik (pure, sentient): food which is suitable for both the mind and the body. In this category are included all sorts of fruit, dried f ruit, seeds, light spices, salt, sugar honey, herbal tea, most vegetables, pulses, vinegar, milk, cheese products, homeopathic and neuropathic remedies. Sentient food is necessary for those practising Asanas.

  • Rajasik(mutable, active): food which benefit s either the body or the mind. It include all those products which are not mentioned in Sattivik or Tamasik. For example strong spices used in moderation, red chicory, black coffee and black tea (only three cups a day are allowed) fizz drinks, soda chocolate and allopathic medicines. Where the temperature is below water-freezing Rejasik food becomes Sattivik and Tamasik food becomes Rajasik.

  • Tamasik (static, inert): food harmful to the body or and the mind. It includes all meat products (gelatine too) fis h, eggs, mushrooms, all kinds of onions, garlic, strong spices, spicy cheese, tobacco, alcohol, food which is de-composing or not fresh, tea or coffee (if than three cups a day), mustard seeds, yeast, sea-food (seaweed are sattivik) allucinogic substances and other drugs which affect the mind, all those medicines whicb are not prescribed by the doctor. If you also consume too much food , either Sattivik or Rajasik, it can have a tamasik effect.

 

 

 

Yogic health practices

 

 

  1. Food

    1. Eat only when hungry

    2. Eat slowly and chew food thoroughly

    3. Only 2/3 full

    4. 3 types of foods

    5. Alkaline diet
       

  2. Use of water

    1. Drink a lot of water

    2. Use lemon water with salt in the morning

    3. Sit when drinking

    4. Do not drink with meals
       

  3. Cleanliness

    1. Cool bathing with natural soaps and loofa sponge

    2. Half bath

    3. Teeth and tongue

    4. After Urination (pour cool water)

    5. Genital area and anus (soap and water or cleansing pads)

    6. Joint hair (Use natural oil such as coconut oil)
       

  4. Exercise

    1. Asanas (yoga postures) 2 times a day

    2. Yogic self massage

    3. Vigorous exercise daily

    4. Yogic aerobic movement with ideation (Kaoshikii and Tandava)
       

  5. Fasting

    1. Two times per month (May be done four times if needed for certain health conditions)

    2. 11 days after full and new moon also New and Full moon

    3. Sunrise to sunrise

    4. No liquids or use lemon water with salt only

    5. Spiritual ideation, compassion and service
       

  6. Practices for men and women

    1. Supportive underwear

    2. Menses – Adjust asanas

    3. Yogic guidelines for sexual activity
       

  7. Meditation 2 to 4 times per day
     

  8. Joppa (repetition of mantra – remembering what this life is about)
     

  9. Proper breathing

 

 

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