Diet plans can be overwhelming; putting yourself through a regime of omitting things that you love and have grown up with is very difficult. Our mind revolts, and sooner than you can say “DIET” we are back to our old patterns of eating. To brake, the power of habit one needs wisdom or knowledge. Willpower alone can take us so far, forcing ourselves into a controlled mode of eating will last for a very short while. However, our journey to eat rightly can start by a very simple, yet powerful step. Start eating consciously.

Sirshasana or the headstand holds a distinct place among Yoga postures. As a beginner it is a milestone several yoga practitioners want to realize. Known as the king of all postures Sirshasna practice comes with enormous benefits.  Sirshasana is not a particularly difficult posture to attain, once the steadiness is achieved it may feel like a basic yoga posture, however this pose should be practiced under guidance till one masters it. The minor adjustments matter a lot and there has to be complete awareness of the body and a very relaxed mind while performing this pose.

One of the most common questions that we get by those who want to start their Yoga classes is what we can eat before the session; and what is the time gap between a meal and a Yoga session. Below I discuss the three most popular time slots when people practice Yoga and food choices to be made for the pre-yoga meal.

Blood is the carrier of Oxygen and nutrition in human body, prerequisites for us to survive. Heart pumps the carbon dioxide laden blood to the lungs and passes the oxygen rich blood from the lungs to the arteries. Arteries are part of a system called blood vessels – tube shaped structures that are semi-elastic in nature that help carry blood throughout the body. Our bodies are made up of a network of blood vessels: arteries, veins and capillaries, over 95000 kms long.

To make a session of Yoga practice most effective, it is required that we make it as comprehensive as possible. This is different from the amount of time we invest in Yoga practice every day. One can dedicate an hour, 90 mins or on some busy days we may just be able to practice 30 mins; however, the completeness of the session depends on how our bodies have been used during the practice - strength, flexibility, balance and cardiovascular training etc, all aspects necessary for healthy body must be put to work.