Diet has a huge influence over our health. A proper diet must include more fruits and vegetables. One should take proper meals at regular timings. And most importantly water intake should be maximum.

Unhealthy diet increases the risk of many illnesses. Diet is an essential part of yoga.

Do not eat anything for at least one and a half hour after waking up

Drink a luke-warm water in the morning

Lunch may be taken around 12 noon

Take dinner two to three hours before sleep

Dinner may be taken around 6.30 pm

Breakfast must be healthy and nutritious

Take the breakfast within two hours of waking – up

Satvik ahar is a diet that offers your body a great basis for yogic practices. Satvik ahaar or yogic diet help to maintain the same energized, light feeling that is achieved through yoga.

As per yoga shastra, half of the stomach should be filled with food

One fourth of the stomach should be filled with water

The remaining one fourth part of the stomach should remain empty

Avoid over eating

Eating in the right quantity helps in easy digestion

Avoid drinking too much water along with the meals

Meals should preferably be taken at the regular timings

Take meals in a quiet and calm environment