YOGA FOR BEGINNERSMaking Better Choices
Here’s the good news. The more you commit to yoga, the
better you’ll feel about yourself, regardless of your current
size or health. And when you feel good about your body, you
tend to make better choices.
Good nutrition is all about good choices that come from
sound information. If you’re worried about the way you eat,
consult your doctor or a nutritionist to find out specific ways
to improve your eating habits.
Ahimsa, doing no harm, comes into play here. When
you’re making choices about food, ask yourself, “Is this going
to hurt me or is it going to promote health?” Most of the time
if you ask this single question, you’ll make the correct choice.
But of course you’re human. So, when you have a slice of
cake or eat that pint of ice cream, don’t beat yourself up
about it, because that does no good. Remember, you want to
“do no harm.” Punishing yourself for eating poorly every now
and then is not very nice to your body or your mind.
Improving Eating Habits
In general you should try to eat in a slow and mindful
manner. This can mean turning off the TV while you eat or
walking away from your computer. Do your best to eat whole
organic foods and meats that are raised ethically. Try eating
local and supporting your neighborhood farmer’s market.
What works for your neighbor or that model in some ad in a
magazine may not work for you. It’s useful then to practice
satya, or truthfulness.