Yoga for Beginners: Tips in Eating Before Doing Yoga

I have heard people complain that the food that they've eaten before going to class has affected their yoga session. Whether it's because of the food causing acid reflux or the food being heavy while doing yoga, I have realized that it is more of what you eat than when you eat. You may eat 2 hours before your yoga session but what do you eat? I do yoga in the morning but I have to drink coffee once I get up, can I drink that? These are just some of the questions that this article aims to help you with.

Here are some tips in helping you have a better yoga class by being smarter with what you're eating before your yoga class.

Don't eat these food that cause acid reflux (chocolate, coffee, spearmint, alcoholic drinks, onions, citrus fruit juice, spicy foods, caffeinated drinks). We wouldn't want to have the taste of coffee or caffeinated drinks when we're bending or stretching.

Make sure you eat at least 3 hours before your yoga session if ever you eat food listed above. Or one to two hours if you are having something light.

Avoid heavy foods like meats, fried foods, processed foods and pasta. These are just filling and take long to digest.

Eat fruits and vegetables. These aren't just easy to digest but they're good for you. The combination of yoga, fruits and vegetables is just nice!

Listen to your body because everyone's body is unique. These rules may apply to others and might not apply to some. It is better to practice yoga on an empty stomach but we wouldn't want you to lose concentration because you haven't eaten anything for 6 hours or so.

And one last thing, yoga is about breathing, stretching and creating balance. Hope that this balance is not only in your body and mind but also in the way you eat. Find that balance between feeling good and feeling hungry before your yoga session. Eat smart and train hard everyone!