MORNING PRAYER

yogena cittasya padena vacam

malam sarirasya ca vaidyakena
,
,
yo pakorattam pravaram muninam
~ ~ ,
patanjalim pranjaliranto smin

Yoga that brings quietness of mind, grammar that elicits

effective speech and the healing arts that remove bodily ailments
He bestowed these things---that most illustrious of sages---
~
Patanjali to whom I make reverential obeisance.

TAPAS
Tapas means Asceticism - Intense self discipline
and attainment of will power.
It is a mindset. Something we do on a daily basis
and don't need to go to Himalayas to practice. It
can be implemented in anything from anywhere.
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 The mind will often want to avoid doing things. It will want
to stay in its comfort zone. But the will is the instrument of
the soul and it can override the mind.
So doing something good/positive with full commitment is called
Tapas.
Eg. A Sportsperson practising daily, waking up in the morning
and attending the yoga workshop, Intermittent fasting,
responding rather than reacting, being able to say NO and
drawing our boundaries, speaking in front of large group.

By using our will power over and over again, an internal fire is
created which purifies our mind and body, dissolves our Karma
and breaks our past conditioning.

So right now, this 21 day yoga challenge is our tapas and after
that following our 21 day mandala will be our tapas. 🧘🏻‍♀️
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 HEALTHY HABIT OF THE DAY
MINDFUL EATING
Let's say we're eating the most nutritious food on the planet,
but we are not eating it in the right manner. Then it will not
benefit our body.
It may still accumulate and become toxic inside our bodies.

3 SIMPLE LAWS OF MINDFUL EATING :

This will help us digest food better, obtain more energy from our
food and we will feel more energized throughout our day.

1.1. DO NOT OVEREAT

Even if we eat the best
food but we eat too much,
it will turn toxic.

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In order for digestion to take place efficiently, the stomach
needs empty space.
So, let's remember to fill our stomach in this ratio :

1/4 for digestive juices 1/4 for processing

1/2 with food

2. EAT ONLY WHEN YOU

FEEL TRUE HUNGER
Even if we eat the best
food but we eat without
hunger, it will turn toxic.

If we keep snacking between meals, our digestive

fire will get extinguished and we will not feel
true hunger by the time our lunch/dinner comes.
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The best sauce in the world is our Hunger. True hunger will
make even the simplest of Satvic meals taste delicious. 🤤

3. WHEN YOU EAT, STOP

ALL DISTRACTIONS
Even if we eat the best
food but we eat while
doing 10 other things, it
will turn toxic.

When we're eating while watching a movie, scrolling

on our phones, or sitting with people who're having
an argument, our mind is not in a relaxed state,
and that same energy will get absorbed in us.
So when eating, remove all distractions and eat
with stability, absolute peace and joy in the mind.
Feel the texture, the flavours, the ingredients in
every bite and you'll relish your meals even more.

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 ACTIVITY OF THE DAY

Practice Tapas - Do what you're afraid of

Today, do something that your mind is afraid
of. If you feel scared of going for a 5 km run,
do that today. If you're scared of saying No
to something, do that today. If you're scared
of taking a cold shower, do that today!
Basically, anything your mind says no to
that you know is good for you!

Notes created by Satvic Team