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In our modern yoga practice, we work with\u00a0meditation, breathwork, and asana to unite our minds and bodies. As we become more in tune with our practice, it becomes clear that our bodies are a conduit\u00a0for everything else: the soul, the thoughts, the breath, and the subtle movements within. We begin to realize that the better we physically treat our bodies, the better we feel. We feel sharper intellectually. We are more compassionate, and able to act with deeper love. We are stronger and faster, lighter on our feet, able to play with our children, and more likely to enjoy our lives.<\/p>\n

When we deny our vessel or treat it poorly, we suffer. Our minds aren\u2019t as quick. Our tempers may flare and our hearts are less generous. Physically, we may feel more tired and weak.\u00a0From this place, we can\u2019t give anything to others, or even to ourselves. We\u00a0are tired and spent. Just as we\u00a0can\u2019t pour water from an empty cup, we can\u2019t serve from an exhausted vessel.<\/p>\n

A Prescription for Holistic Health<\/h3>\n

As such, what we put into our bodies matters. What we eat, how we move, and how we engage with the world around us directly affects how we are able to perform intellectually, emotionally, and physically. When we are taking good care of our vessel, it shows: We are able to manifest the lives that we want, we feel good, and we treat ourselves and others with compassion and respect.<\/p>\n

It’s simple, really.<\/p>\n

Eating healthy foods makes us feel happier<\/a>, may help lessen symptoms<\/a> of premenstrual syndrome, and helps us sleep better<\/a> at night (goodbye under-eye bags and tired mornings!). Our lives become richer and more purposeful as we consume foods that are whole, fresh, and nourishing. Research<\/a> even\u00a0shows that making good food choices sets us up to succeed in other areas of life, like school and work. Again, it’s simple. Imagine trying to start a fire with wet wood, or\u00a0what happens when there’s water-tainted gasoline in your car’s tank. On the other hand, when\u00a0we use dry wood and good fuel, the fire ignites and the car runs smoothly. The same is true for our bodies. If we put good stuff in, we get good results.<\/p>\n

Moving our bodies is just as imperative as what we put into them. Exercise can increase<\/a> serotonin\u2014the happy chemical\u2014in our brain, and has been shown<\/a> to help ease symptoms of depression. Exercise can also\u00a0boost creativity<\/a>,\u00a0increase our lifespans, and\u00a0add enthusiasm<\/a>, fun, and richness to those added years. When we feel happy and healthy, we’re able to manifest this happiness outward. This results in a\u00a0deeper capacity for\u00a0empathy and compassion.<\/p>\n

Why Self-Care Matters<\/h3>\n

Taking care of our bodies by choosing a healthy diet and exercise is a practice in\u00a0self-love. Self-love is an important layer of the\u00a0yogic path because we simply can’t share love outward if we do not first know how to love ourselves. When we practice self-love we’re reminding\u00a0our body\u2014the home for our soul\u2014that it’s sacred.<\/p>\n

“The body is your temple. Keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside in.” \u001f\u2013\u00a0B.K.S. Iyengar<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Think of all your your body does for you. This is the vessel that\u00a0powers us through practice, carries us through\u00a0family gatherings, guides us through\u00a0giggle fits with best friends, and supports us through difficult and challenging times. It\u00a0comforts our children, gives our partners a reassuring hug after a long day, and supports us in that handstand that we\u2019ve been working on\u2014breath, spirit, body-connected. It’s the conduit for our soul that carries us through the years. To care for it is an honor and a privilege.<\/p>\n

We only get one. Treat it right.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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