The foods that you eat on a daily basis should help your yoga practice. If you find that you are exhausted, tired, or simply out of energy at the start of a practice, then you probably haven’t found that perfect food combination yet.
As with yoga itself, the foods that make you feel better is entirely dependant upon your own body. Some people may be able to eat a complete meal prior to practice, while others can only digest light snacks…and some people may not be able to handle any food at all.
Still, there are some foods that will just provide you with more energy than others. In general, foods such as nuts, fruit (acidic citrus is usually not a good idea), pretzels, light breads, a bit of chocolate, and a small serving of a sports bar will give you that extra boost you need.
Most yogis tend to avoid anything that is super saucy or spicy right before a yoga class. If you’ve ever eaten directly before a practice, you may understand why eating a heavy meal before going through those poses is a bad idea. Thus, stick with light snacks if you decide to eat anything at all.
Many people avoid eating any kind of food two hours before a practice. Since your body really needs water more than anything else, it might be wise to simply sip some water throughout the day; eat two to three hours before yoga; and head to your class with an empty stomach.
Go ahead and experiment with the foods that make you feel great before a practice…and those that don’t really go that well with yoga. Soon, you’ll discover what kinds of foods your stomach can handle. Remember, every yogi is different, so simply listen to your body when it comes to eating before and after yoga.
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