Lesson 30 - Meditation Q&A – Diet

From: Yogani
Date: Thu Dec 4, 2003 4:25pm

New Members: It is recommended you read from the beginning of the
archive, as previous lessons are prerequisite to this one. The first
lesson is, "Why This Discussion?"

Q: If I become a vegetarian, will meditation be better?

A: Only if you are naturally inclined that way. Forced diets are not
usually the best diets, because they introduce stress and self-
judgement. The first chance it gets, the body rushes back to the old
diet. This is why regimented diet programs rarely work over the long
run. It has to come from within.

If you meditate regularly, you will find that, in time, you will be
drawn to a lighter, more nutritious diet. Your preferences will
change naturally. Go with that. The body knows what it needs to
sustain the process of purification fostered by meditation. As pure
bliss consciousness rises, the eating habits will change accordingly.

"Light and nutritious" is about all the diet description you will see
here in these lessons. "Light" to aid in easy cleansing of the
nervous system through advanced yoga practices, and "nutritious" to
help keep the body in good health. Too light is not usually
nutritious, and too nutritious is not usually light. Balance is the
key, and regular meditation will naturally lead us in that direction.
A preoccupation with diet is not an aid to meditation. So take it
easy and meditate twice each day. If you do that, the diet will take
care of itself.

The guru is in you.

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