Food and Mental Harmony

Greetings Yogis and Yoginis,

This week in class we are considering the topic “Food and Mental Harmony.”

Aside from the fact that a meal should be never be eaten hurriedly, it is most important that it be taken with enjoyment, in congenial company and with pleasant surroundings. Food eaten in a state of anger, aggravation or displeasure produces a toxic condition in the body. Therefore it is better to skip a meal when in a bad state and wait until one gets back to normal.

Try to make your mealtime harmonious by avoiding upsetting discussions. A nicely set table also adds to the pleasure of eating. So does a smiling face, a cheerful word, a beautiful flower or a picture. Bless your food, and enjoy it.

- Indra Devi

The homework is to throw a small dinner party. Have all of the guests help prepare the homemade, fresh and local fare. Set the table beautifully. Have moment of silence before the meal, cherish the good company, bless the earth and every person who had anything to do with bringing the nourishment to your table. Eat slowly and with as much presence, concentration and awareness as you can.

Blessings,

paul cheek
Rushing Water Yoga
417 NE Birch St., Camas, WA 98607
360.834.5994

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Serving Yoga to Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver Washington since 2003