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What is a yoga diet? And what should you eat before and after yoga classes?

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In essence, a yoga diet is a healthy one based in Ayurvedic principles and the consumption of sattvic foods like wholemeal grains, fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, and legumes and teas. But importantly, ayurveda philosophy believes that every body is different and will thrive off slightly different foods. What’s more, one of the philosophical teachings of yoga – ahimsa – affects the diets of many yogis. This limb translates as non-harming and caused many yogis to adopt a vegetarian or vegan diet. Some would argue our food choices are inexplicably linked to our spiritual development, which is perhaps why so many yogis have chosen to go meat-free. In terms of actual yoga food groups and meals, like we said, please bear in mind that every ones constitution and digestion are different, so what is great for one person might not be suitable for another. We are only here to offer suggestions, for the best results you’ll have to experiment with your own diet before and afte
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YOGA AND AYURVEDA INTENSIVE COURSE IN GOA INDIA

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Yoga and ayurveda go hand in hand: their philosophies and practices complement and complete one another and, when practiced together, provide a complete system of well-being for any persons. Yoga and ayurveda share the same origin and the same goal. Both originate from ancient Indian Vedic tradition and the transformative tools offered by yoga and ayurveda can help us cultivate greater health and vitality.  With ayurveda meaning “wisdom for life" and yoga meaning “union”; these complementary practices can be used to support ones overall heath and well being. Ayurveda is part of yoga; and yoga is part of ayurveda. For example, yoga is the perfect form of ayurvedic exercise because it helps balance all the doshas, rejuvenates the body, improves digestion, and reduces stress. And ayurveda is the ideal way to support your yoga practice because an ayurvedic diet can help you reduce inflammation in the body, and something like an ayurvedic massage will help remove toxins fro
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Location: Goa, India
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MOST IMPORTANT YOGA POSES FOR BEGINNERS

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If you're new to yoga you might have wondered what the best yoga poses for beginners are. In this article we'll be taking you through some basic yoga poses , their benefits, and how they can help your practice. We’d suggest holding each of these postures for 5-10 breaths and trying to incorporate them into your daily routine of yoga for beginners.  High Plank: This yoga pose is perfect for beginners as it will help you cultivate strength in your shoulders and core which will help to advance your practice. Remember to keep your body in a nice straight line, push up away from the ground and really squeeze your core (imagine you’re sucking your belly button to your spine). This basic yoga pose is one of the fundamentals of a Sun Salutation (a yoga sequence which coordinates each breath with a movement) so it is a beneficial yoga pose for a beginner to master.  Downward Facing Dog: Probably the most iconic yoga pose there is, the Downward Facing Dog is your bread
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Location: Goa, India
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These 6 Yogasanas to remove lethargy, fatigue and stress, know when and how to do them

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Stress associated with studies or career, relationship problems, run-away routines… everything does not go well in life. Sometimes the mind is sad, tense, tired, restless, sad or angry, sometimes angry. There are many types of emotions, which distract the person by giving rise to negative thoughts. Exercise, yoga, meditation or outdoor games can be taken to be balanced in such situations. Many times it is natural to feel tired after working hours, but sometimes fatigue starts without cause. If there is a feeling of lethargy all the time, then some actions should be done for this. Shavasan This is the easiest action, which removes immediate physical-mental fatigue. Lie straight on your back, leaving the legs loose. Keep hands directly adjacent to the body. Now start with your thumb and start slowly focusing on every part of the body. Allow the mind to concentrate and feel that the body is slowly consuming energy - becoming healthy . Shalabhasan   It is specially d
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Location: Goa, India
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YOGA TIPS FOR BETTER PRACTICE

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We all love yoga . There’s always something new to discover about the practice or your own body; it’s a process that allows for constant learning, practice and rewards. We asked our yoga friends to share their top tips, advice, or the most valuable lessons they’ve learnt from the practice. Here’s what they said: CONSISTENCY IS KEY. This was by far the most popular response. If you want to feel the benefits of yoga and make progress, you’re in it for the long haul. Stay committed to your practice and remind yourself to keep at it - even 5 minutes spent on the mat is better than nothing at all. Consistency will always pay off, so remember that just as Rome wasn’t built in a day, your hand stand won’t appear overnight! It will take consistent effort and hard-work but it will all be worth it in the end. BE KIND TO YOURSELF. Both mentally and physically. It's all too easy to become frustrated with your practice, or to berate yourself based on unrealistic expectati
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Location: Canacona, Goa, India
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Things to do in Goa: Spice Farm

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So you’ve come to do your  yoga teacher training in Goa  with us at Kranti Yoga. Or maybe you’ve come for a  yoga holiday  in the sun and want to know some other things to do in Goa while you're here. We’ve got some great suggestions for you! Today on our list of things to do in Goa, we're looking at a day trip to the local spice farm. From  Kranti Yoga  you'll drive for about an hour in land, taking in the Indian landscape as you go. The spice farm is located in a beautiful jungle setting and has been run by Raj and his family for over four generations. In your small group, you’ll be taken for a tour of the farm, they grow everything from vanilla, to coffee, to nutmeg, to turmeric, to chillies – for the fearless among you, you can even sample a chilli! But be warned, the smaller they are the hotter the my are! As you walk, you’re provided with all the information you could possibly ask for about how the plants grow, their uses, and the history of the farm and spices in
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REASONS TO JOIN 300 HOUR YOGA TTC IN GOA INDIA - VINYASA YOGA

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Here are just some of the reasons why you should join us at Kranti Yoga School in Goa for your  300 hour yoga teacher training in India . Firstly, if you decide to undertake your 300 hour Yoga TTC in Goa you’ll be able to spend your downtime relaxing on Patnem beach. Who doesn't love that? What’s more, at  Kranti Yoga School  in Goa, our shala space is right on the beach, so not only can you relax in the sun during your time off, but you can also listen to the sound of the waves and gaze out to the Arabian sea as you practice and study for your 300 hour yoga teacher training in India. The second reason to join one of our  300 hour Vinyasa Yoga TTC in Goa India  is because we balance our teacher training programme to incorporate a mixture of contemporary yoga teaching and traditional Indian thought. This means that when you leave your  300 hour Yoga TTC in Goa  you’ll be equipped to teach all over the world with a contemporary style that’s grounded in traditional knowledge and w
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