World Yoga Day 2024: With the two waves of the pandemic and its adversities, most of us now realise the benefits of yoga – an ancient Indian discipline – to stay healthy and fit. Yoga postures involve many complex postures to bend, twist and stretch the body, which not only keep your muscles and bones healthy but also boost the immune system and purify the mind. While regular exercise is an important part of the discipline, it also involves some key nutritional principles to prepare the body for the asanas and keep it adequately hydrated.
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Here is a list of seven drinks, some of which also find mention in the age-old Ayurvedic system of medicine, that go hand in hand with yoga.
1. Golden Milk:
According to Ayurveda, the way we prepare milk has a huge impact on our body. Golden milk is prepared by boiling a quarter teaspoon of turmeric in a cup of milk. It is then sweetened with a small amount of honey. This drink prevents inflammation and allergies and the calcium in the milk helps in weight loss. Golden milk also helps in curing joint pain and muscle stiffness, giving yogis amazing flexibility.
2. Ginger Tea:
Most yoga practitioners start their morning with ginger tea to activate the digestive system. Ginger, which is considered to aid digestion, also helps re-energize the circulatory system. Boil grated ginger for 5 minutes and add a teaspoon of honey to it to make your morning tea. Drink it 30 minutes before starting your yoga session.
Ginger has many health benefits
3. Amla Juice:
Indian gooseberry is high in antioxidants and strengthens the immune system. Cut the gooseberry into small pieces and put it in a juicer to make a healthy drink any time of the day. Amla keeps the liver healthy and aids digestion.
4. Mango Pana:
Since it is mango season, make the most of it to prepare your body for yoga sessions in this hot and humid weather. This drink keeps your body hydrated, prevents cancer and controls diabetes. The high amount of vitamin C in raw mango fights blood disorders and purifies the blood. Vitamin C also aids in the production of red blood cells.
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Mango Panna refreshes us in no time
5. Coconut water:
Coconut water is one of the most organic beverages we drink. It is full of nutrients that people often don’t get enough of. It contains many minerals such as magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium and calcium.
6. Aloe vera juice:
Aloe vera is a short-stemmed plant that stores water in its thick and pointed green leaves. Its juice helps in weight management by improving the digestive system and regulating hormones. It also lowers blood sugar levels and is believed to boost fertility.
7. Bael Sherbet:
It is a great detox drink for summers. It also helps in nourishing our skin and making it glow. Bael is a round shaped hard-skinned fruit with soft pulp inside. It helps in digestion and relieves ulcers and constipation.
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