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The Yogic Diet: The Art of Healthy Eating
Pranava Chaitanya
The Yogic Diet is a vegetarian diet conducive to the practice of Yoga. Proper diet will assist with progress of spiritual connection, and will increase vitality, energy, health and joy in your life. Learning these ancient teachings based in the science of Ayurveda will also help you to reduce stress and redefine your relationship with food.
The Yogic Diet uses a balance of fresh fruit, vegetables, cooked whole grains, milk products, legumes, nuts and seeds, using a combination of both raw and cooked foods.
In addition to balancing our physical bodies, the foods we eat profoundly affect our minds. The Yogic Diet helps you attain physical health, keen intellect and serenity of mind. In this course you will learn the principles of a healthy and balanced way of eating and how to cook from a Yogic perspective. You will also discover the connection between the food we eat, our thoughts, and how to create a positive, happy and peaceful state of mind.
Learn the principles on how to design a meal using different kinds of healthy and energetic foods full of Prana (the subtle life force) that will leave you satisfied and fulfilled and will give you more energy to face the challenges in your daily life and your spiritual practice.
What you'll learn:
- Learn the proper yogic diet for optimal health and well being
- Reduce stress and bring balance into your life through food
- Discover what foods are full of Prana and will give you energy to sustain you throughout your day
- Utilize food to create serenity within the mind
Requirements and Recommendations:
- No experience necessary. This program is open to beginners as well as advanced practitioners.
- Viewing Device: Desktop or laptop computer will provide the best experience, although you can also connect via a tablet or smartphone.
- Internet connection: High-speed broadband wired or wireless is best.
Course Includes:
- 6 hours of on demand video
- Downloadable course manual
Pranava Chaitanya
Pranava Chaitanya is an advanced Sivananda Yoga teacher and senior staff at the ashram. He regularly teaches workshops, courses, and delivers satsang talks on a variety of topics including yogic practice, meditation, positive thinking, raja yoga, yogic diet, stress management, and yogic tools for happiness. He is one of the most popular and beloved teachers of our Sivananda Essentials Courses. He teaches with love, compassion, and care for his students, while delivering the materials in a very clear and coherent manner. Pranava Chaitanya is also a member of the Hatha Yoga team of our Yoga Teacher Training Courses (TTCs) at the ashram. He is the manager of the ashram kitchen and an expert on yogic and Ayurvedic nutrition and diet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What devices can I use to take the courses? You can use any computer or mobile device that is connected to the internet with a strong enough connection to stream videos.
Q: How is this course different from the live courses the ashram offers? This courses differs from the online programs because it is pre-recorded. You can take it at your own pace without any pre-determined class times.
Q: What if I have a question for the teacher? You can forward your questions to nassau@sivananda.org and it will be sent to the teacher you have a question for.
Q: What’s your refund policy? We want you to be fully satisfied with your subscription. If you are not happy with it please contact nassau@sivananda.org within 30 days of purchase for a full refund