28/02/2022
In our previous post we talked about eating in moderation or Mitahara.
Let’s throw some light on the food and it’s qualities according to Yoga and Ayurveda.
The Three Gunas are qualities in food ( and all the material) which affect the mind and the body.
Sattvic means balanced, harmony,purity,health and well-being.
Sattvic food promotes a clear mind and is fresh and nourishing.
Rajasic means activity, restlessness, anger and stress.
Foods made in anger ,fried food or over cooked Sattvic foods also get Rajasic qualities. A dominant Rajasic diet destroys the mind- body equilibrium.
Tamasic means lethargy, dullness and laziness.
Tamasic food raise the inertia and can dull the mind.
The yogic food guide pyramid recommends Sattvic food as the base, Rajasic foods if needed and reducing Tamasic foods as far as possible.
The food that we eat has a huge impact on us physically,mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
Let’s strive to increase the sattva through all aspects of life🙏🏻
