Diet & Nutrition: Fuel Your Body, Mind, and Spirit

At Tara Yog Drishti, we believe true wellness is cultivated from the inside out. While yoga aligns the body and balances the mind, it is the food we consume that forms the very building blocks of our energy, vitality, and overall health. Our Diet & Nutrition class is designed to complement your yoga journey by helping you create a conscious relationship with food — one that nourishes not just your body, but also your mental clarity and spiritual connection.

Why Nutrition Matters in a Yogic Lifestyle

In yogic tradition, food is more than fuel — it is prana, the life force. What we eat has a direct effect on our energy levels, emotions, and even the clarity of our thoughts. According to Ayurveda (India’s ancient science of life), food should be sattvic — pure, light, and balanced. Sattvic foods promote peace, health, and harmony, making them ideal for anyone practicing yoga or meditation.

Our approach blends modern nutritional science with traditional yogic wisdom to support optimal digestion, natural detoxification, and sustainable energy.

What You’ll Learn in the Diet & Nutrition Class

Our comprehensive class is divided into modules that explore the physical, mental, and energetic aspects of food. Whether you’re new to nutrition or looking to deepen your practice, you’ll find valuable insights that can be applied immediately to your daily life.

1. The Fundamentals of Whole-Food Nutrition

We start by breaking down what your body truly needs:

• Macronutrients (proteins, fats, carbohydrates)

• Micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, antioxidants)

• Hydration and the role of water in the body

• Digestive health and metabolism

You’ll learn how to choose whole, minimally processed foods that supply your body with clean energy, without overburdening your digestion or creating inflammation.

2. Yogic Diet Principles: Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas

Drawing from the Bhagavad Gita and Ayurvedic texts, we explore the three gunas — or qualities — found in food:

• Sattvic foods: fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, legumes, herbal teas — these promote calmness, clarity, and lightness.

• Rajasic foods: spicy, salty, or stimulating foods like coffee, chocolate, fried food — these energize but can agitate the mind.

• Tamasic foods: processed, stale, or overly heavy foods like meat, alcohol, leftovers — these dull the mind and weaken vitality.

You’ll learn how to recognize these qualities and adjust your diet to support your yoga and meditation practice.

3. Eating with Awareness (Mindful Eating)

We introduce powerful techniques to slow down and bring full awareness to your meals:

• The importance of chewing and digestion

• Eating in silence or without distractions

• Gratitude rituals before meals

• Tuning into hunger and satiety cues

Mindful eating is a key aspect of yogic nutrition. It allows your body to fully absorb nutrients, reduce overeating, and foster a deeper sense of connection to your food.

4. Detox and Cleansing the Yogic Way

Unlike extreme fad diets, yogic detoxification is gentle, consistent, and based on the body’s natural rhythms. In this module, you’ll learn:

• Daily detox rituals: warm lemon water, tongue scraping, dry brushing

• Simple sattvic cleansing meals like kitchari

• The role of fasting and intermittent eating in spiritual practice

• How to support your liver and lymphatic system naturally

Detoxing is not just about weight loss — it’s about resetting your system and clearing energetic blockages.

5. Seasonal and Ayurvedic Nutrition

Food should change with the seasons. You’ll learn how to:

• Adjust your diet for each dosha (Vata, Pitta, Kapha)

• Eat in harmony with nature’s cycles

• Use herbs and spices like turmeric, ginger, cumin, and tulsi for healing

• Prepare grounding meals in winter, cooling foods in summer, and balancing dishes during transitional times

Ayurveda teaches us that food is medicine. When we understand our body type and environment, we can use nutrition as a daily healing tool.

Special Topics We Cover

Our class goes beyond the basics to include:

• Plant-based and vegetarian nutrition tips

• Natural supplements and superfoods

• Meal planning and simple sattvic recipes

• Emotional eating and the gut-brain connection

• The spiritual aspects of fasting and food purification

Who This Class Is For

This course is ideal for:

• Yoga practitioners and teachers who want to align their diet with their spiritual path

• Wellness seekers looking to improve digestion, energy, and mental clarity

• Anyone curious about Ayurvedic and mindful approaches to nutrition

• People transitioning to a vegetarian or plant-based lifestyle

Whether you’re just beginning your yoga journey or have been on the path for years, this class will help you go deeper into the wisdom of your body.

Our Teaching Style

At Tara Yog Drishti, we believe in learning through experience. Our Diet & Nutrition class includes:

• Live or recorded video sessions

• Downloadable guides and food journals

• Weekly meal ideas and shopping lists

• Group discussions and Q&A with experienced instructors

• Optional 7-day sattvic cleanse program

All our teachings are grounded in compassion, simplicity, and practicality — with a strong foundation in both ancient wisdom and modern nutritional science.

Ready to Transform Your Relationship with Food?

Nutrition is not about strict rules or restrictions. It’s about listening to your body, honoring your spirit, and cultivating a lifestyle of balance and awareness.

Join our Diet & Nutrition class and take a powerful step toward whole-body wellness.

Visit www.tarayogdrishti.com to enroll or learn more.