My Experiments with Regular, Veggie and Yogic Diets (part I)

I am frequently asked what diet I follow and if I am vegetarian or not. Most of the times I feel I am expected to be a fanatic vegetarian… In answer I will share my experience in this field and I hope the answers I’ve reached may be helpful for you too. My views shared here may seem unorthodox for many vegetarians. I should admit that I prefer to keep my essential practice traditional (no new age, visualizations, wishful thinking, bla bla bla) while adapting totally to the needs of modern life, rather than hiphoping with new stylish practices while holding to ancient slogans on what to eat.

I have been experimenting with yogic diet and vegetarianism since 1997. At that period I thought it was essential for my spiritual evolution to follow the exact instructions of traditional yogic texts (Bhagavad Gita, Siva Samhita, etc) and the traditional Indian classification of food (sattvic, tamasic, rajasic) was the basis of my new diet. Though it is to note that simple vegetarianism is not what these texts recommend.

According to yogic texts food is divided into three categories.

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Not to Miss: Seeds of Bliss Meditation, Hatha Yoga and Energy Healing Workshop

 

Learn a compact effective, effortless practice of Meditation, Yoga, and Energy healing that is most suitable for busy people.

Seeds of Bliss is a full classic yoga course that includes:

• Learning meditation with personal mantras (specific sounds) that are chosen individually to suit each person’s body type.
• Training in special breathing techniques (parnayama) combined with simple tools to balance the body’s energy and use this energy for self-healing.
• Instructions in a balanced set of yogic postures for daily practice. This set activates the body energy in a natural way and keeps the body active and healthy.

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Join the upcoming Seeds of Bliss course:
Sat. 1st of March
Sat. 15th of March
For more information contact me 70 628426

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In Harmony with Nature through Shanti Mantras

May we evolve and be nourished  together;
May we work conjointly with great energy,
May our study be vigorous and effective;
May we not mutually dispute
Om ! Peace! Peace! Peace!

With these verses of Shanti mantra (peace mantra) from Katu Upanishad, a guru and disciple put their intention to grow together spiritually and evolve in harmony and accordance. The “guru” can be understood in a wide sense to embrace any source of true knowledge (knowledge of the self). In this sense, Life is the greatest teacher.

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Warrior Pose – The Spiritual Significance of Virabhadrasana

Warrior pose (Virabhadrasana) is named after a mythical warrior Virabhadra. One of the main bases of yoga is non-violence so why do we practice a pose named after a warrior? The significance of this pose is that it shifts our attention to the fact that the real battle is the battle within us – our struggle with self-ignorance, false perceptions and distracted mind.

Practicing this posture cultivates strong will and determination, openness and readiness to embrace higher values in life. The combination of determination and openness is the key point in our personal progress

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Pumpkin Seeds

With winter on doors and pumpkin ‘Kebbe’ in the stove, pumpkin seeds can be a good health booster. A great source for Zinc, tryptophan (aminoacid), magnesium, phosphorus and variety of types of vitamin E, roasted pumpkin seeds are easily prepared at home.

Health benefits:

1. Anti-oxidants: pumpkin seeds are an easy source for a unique diversity of anti-oxidants.

2. Minerals: quarter a cup of pumpkin seeds (30 g) contain: manganese 1.47 mg, magnesium 190.92 mg, phosphorus 397.64 mg, copper 0.43 mg, zinc 2.52 mg, iron 2.84 mg, giving only 180 kal.

3. Diabetes: studies show pumpkin seeds improve insulin regulation in diabetic patients. It also decreases the oxidative load and protects the kidneys.

4. Anti-bacterial properties: it has been shown that pumpkin seed oil has anti-bacterial, anti fungal and anti-viral properties.

5. Anti-cancer properties: the anti-oxidative effect of pumpkin seeds may serve well as a way to prevent cancer.

Pumpkin seeds can be lightly roasted, added to salads. Raw seeds can be grinded with garlic, parsley and cilantro leaves with olive oil and lemon juice as a dressing. You can also enjoy pumpkin seeds with your favorite oatmeal breakfast.

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