Fasting in yoga
Purpose of Fasting in Yoga
In yoga, fasting has a clear purpose. There are two main purposes.
First, it helps us overcome weaknesses regarding food, such as likes and dislikes.
If the food is not of your choice, you might refuse to eat.
But eating food is our duty, and we should rise above such preferences.
If this weakness exists, fasting becomes essential.
By fastng, we learn to eat simple, natural food like fruits and remain happy with it.
🌿 Cleansing Through Fasting
Another purpose of fasting is cleansing. It purifies our elementary canal, our system, and even our mind.
The word upvasa means going to a higher level of consciousness, beyond mundane thoughts of “tasty or not tasty.”
Fasting helps us remain in a state of consciousness for a long time, which is its true purpose.
🍎 Weekly Fruit-Based Fasting
Guidance in yoga is clear: householders should fast at least once a week.
On that day, eat the most natural food—fruits.
Live only on fruits four times a day, without adding spices or anything else.
This natural food, full of fibers, helps in cleansing the system effectively.
🌸 Connecting with Nature and Mind
When eating fruits, no extra protein or fat enters the body.
Instead, you get vitamins, minerals, and fibers.
On this day, conserve energy, speak less, and stay silent.
Eating fruits connects you with nature in its purest form, bringing a satwik effect on the mind.
This enhances inner peace, God-consciousness, and creates space for meditation and quiet reflection.
✨ Discipline and Transformation Through FastiNg
Such fasting works wonders. It helps us rise above our level and strengthens our discipline regarding food.
Once a week, live on fruits, cleanse your body, and align your mind with higher consciousness.
