Guest guest Posted September 25, 2000 Report Share Posted September 25, 2000 Only you can determine the best diet for yourself.<br>But the only diet for an ashtangi is a vegetarian diet. don't believe any of the blood type b.s. that says that some people should eat meat.<br><br>If you are a fatty (a big tub of lard), you must lose weight to practice. The Hatha Yoga Pradipika and every other book on yoga states that yogis are austere individuals who eat little. Avoid wheat, sugar and dairy. Eat little to no dinner (just some fruit or a bowl of soup or a salad)<br><br>Read 2 books. Diet For a New America by John Robbins (if you are not already a vegetarian)<br>Conscious Eating by Gabriel Cousins.<br><br>Eat as much raw food as possible as the energetic quality and nutrients are highest. Personally, I am about 80% raw foods. Sharat, on the other hand, lives on Rice and Sambar(basically a lentel based broth with indian vegetables and spices)<br><br>If you are not vegetarian, wean yourself gradually. I ate fish for a number of years before i got off it completely out of respect for Guruji, but then because I realized that I didn't need or want it any more. Remember meat is meat. Our sea dwelling brethren are just as much living creatures as a cow. They are also sadly laden with toxins beyond belief. Mercury etc..<br><br>Also, beware the Protein myth. You don't need that much. My MD says 35-45 grams per day. Gabriel cousins says 25 grams. If you feel attached to the protein thing, buy Rice Protein and mix it into a smoothie in the morning...2 scoups is 26 grams there alone.<br><br>Don't freak out or obsess; as your practice deepens, your diet will become more austere and you will crave less food and less toxic stuff. Also, you become a highly efficient processor of energy. (I still enjoy some wine on Friday nights and once in a while during the week)<br><br>Experiment with the above. It is such an important part of the practice, let me know how it goes.<br><br>All the above is based on my experience and works for me. I am not a doctor or nutritionist but have discussed this extensively with other Ashtangis. I am sharing these views but you should use common sense and not try anything too extreme (7 day fasts, coffee enemas, etc) without proper supervision.<br><br>El Senor Pinche Wey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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