Yoga Cookbook Vegetarian Food for Body and Mind image
Yoga Cookbook Vegetarian Food for Body and Mind Sivananda, Yoga vedanta c. Edition: 1999 Publisher: Touchstone Number of Pages: 160 ISBN10: 0684856417 ISBN13: 9780684856414 Dimensions: 8.00" w x 10.25" l x 0.50" h Weight: 1.03 lbs. Binding: Trade Paper Language: English List Price: 17.99

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The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers are a worldwide network of teaching facilities that are recognized as among the foremost authorities on Hatha and Raja yoga. The purpose of the centers is to promote the teaching of the ancient science of yoga. There are twenty-five Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers and Ashrams, with many other affiliated centers and teachers around the world.From the Introduction ...The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers are a worldwide network of teaching facilities that are recognized as among the foremost authorities on Hatha and Raja yoga. The purpose of the centers is to promote the teaching of the ancient science of yoga. There are twenty-five Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers and Ashrams, with many other affiliated centers and teachers around the world.From the Introduction "Shortly after I began taking classes at the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center in America, I read The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga by Swami Vishnu-devananda. Much of it was eye-opening to me, especially the chapter on the "Natural Diet of Man" (which I assumed included women). I was astonished that the concept of not eating meat had never crossed my mind. I had never met a vegetarian nor heard of vegetarianism -- this was 1962 America. "One day my mother decided to cook a special treat. She bought some lobsters, filled the bathtub with water so they could await their fate in comfort, and put a big pot of water on to boil. As the live lobsters were dropped into the boiling water, I heard their screams. The thought crossed my mind, 'How could I cause such unspeakable suffering to my fellow beings, just because I liked the taste of their flesh?' I understood firsthand the yogic principle of ahimsa (non-violence) and never ate meat nor fish again." Swami Saradananda The recipes in this book are in accord with the ancient philosophy of Yoga and Vedanta -- the nondualistic philosophy that forms the metaphysical basis of yoga. Yoga prescribes a lactovegetarian diet for health and moral and spiritual reasons. This diet is an essential part of yoga, as it promotes a wellness that allows the rest of the discipline to proceed unhampered. A yogic diet is in itself a discipline of both body and mind, and is in accord with the spiritual principle of reverence for life, expressed as ahimsa. Annamaya kosha (the physical body) is made of food. Our whole life can be seen as the effect of the interaction of food and life, or matter and energy, which are respectively food and the eater of food. Food is converted into energy, and energy uses food. Food is the door to a healthier life. It helps keep one free of bodily problems so the mind can concentrate and the spirit can grow. The process of cooking is a good discipline. It involves giving to others, organization, and frequently learning to work under pressure while staying calm. It also encourages cleanliness, imagination and responsibility. The yogic diet consists of pure vegetarian food freshly prepared with love. Perhaps as you achieve a proper, healthy diet you will be encouraged to tackle the other four principles of yoga -- exercise; breathing; relaxation; and positive thinking and meditation. Even if you are interested only in the physical yoga exercises, you will be surprised by the enhancement of your practice as you modify your diet. The Three Gunas "Verily, this person consists of the essence of food." Taittiriya Upanishad, II. 1 In yogic philosophy, the mind is formed from the subtlest portion or essence of food. If the food taken in is pure, the mind has the proper building materials for the development of a strong and subtle intellect and a good memory. A yogic diet brings inner peace to the body and mind and encourages spiritual progress. All of Nature, including our diet, is categorized into three qualities, or Gunas: sattvic (pure), rajasic (overstimulating), and tamasic (putrified). A person's mental makeup may be judged from the type of food he or she prefers to eat. Yogis believe not only that "you are what you eat," but also you eat those foods that reflect your own level of mental and spiritual purity. As your life changes in a positive way, you will also see your food preferences improving. The yogic diet is based on sattvic foods. Sattvic Foods "The foods which increase life, purity, strength, health, joy, and cheerfulness, which are savory and oleaginous, substantial and agreeable, are dear to the sattvic people." Bhagavad Gita, XVII. 8 Pure foods that increase vitality, energy, vigor, health, and joy, that are delicious, wholesome, substantial, and agreeable are sattvic. These foods render the mind pure and calm and generate equanimity, poise and peacefulEat Wisely and Well The teachings of yoga advocate a vegetarian diet, with special emphasis on foods that bring peace to body, mind, and spirit.The Yoga Cookbookcontains more than 170 recipes prepared under the guidance of the world-renowned Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers. Illustrated with more than sixty beautiful color photographs, these delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes have an international flavor. Begin the day with Citrus Slices with Pomegranate Seeds and Carrot and Molasses Muffins. Savor Vegetable Ragout over brown rice, and still have room for a square of Gingerbread with Orange Butter Frosting. Serve Cinnamon Beans along with Herbed Polenta with Corn for an Italian-inspired feast. Treat yourself and those you love to Raisin Nut Balls, Banana-Nut Tart, or Chocolate Truffles. All are prepared with wholesome ingredients that increase vitality, energy, health, and joy. Containing wheat-free recipes, guidance for vegans, and advice on buying, storing, and preparing the basic ingredients used in yogic cooking, and with special sections on feasts and fasts,The Yoga Cookbookbrings this soul-satisfying, healing diet to experienced yoga students and beginners alike.Emphasizes foods that bring peace to body, mind, & spirit.CONTENTS Introduction Yogic Start to the Day Soup Samskaras Glorious Grains Protein Prana Vegetable Virya Sattvic Sweets Finishing Touches Yogic Feasts April in Paris Picnic in the Sun South Indian Bandhara Middle Eastern Feast Winter Festival Fasting Glossary and Additional Reading IndexBeautiful and accessible, "The Yoga Cookbook" explains the philosophy behind the foods, describes the ingredients, and includes recipes that bring the Yogic diet within the reach of everyone. (more) (less)

Table of Contents

Introduction
Yogic Start to the Day
Soup Samskaras
Glorious Grains
Protein Prana
Vegetable Virya
Sattvic Sweets
Finishing Touches
Yogic Feasts
April in Paris
Picnic in the Sun
South Indian Bandhara
Middle Eastern Feast
Winter Festival
Fasting
Glossary and Additional Reading
Index

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