Tips on How to Drink Water (According to Ayurveda)
5 Oct 2022 HYN Himalayan Yoga Academy
Without a Doubt, Water is the most important source of fluid for our body. But in this modern society, many people are always in a rush and lead a busy lifestyle which has a big and often negative impact on their health. People often drink beverages that are loaded with chemicals such as colors and preservatives, a lot of sugar, and processed through pasteurization. But not only the choice of the beverage itself has a big impact on our well-being, but also the way we consume it makes a difference in the long run. Drinking loads while standing, walking, driving, or while having a meal – all those are habits that eventually lead to imbalances in our system. Also, regarding drinking water in class, starting a good routine of hydrating before and after class is a great way to get the most out of your practice, and leave feeling energized and focused.
“Eat your water and drink your food – is a quote which brings it all to the point”, says Greece Ji Pratham Yoga’s Anatomy teacher. “Our food must be chewed so well that we can easily swallow it, just like water. Our beverages should be consumed slowly, sip by sip.”
You will see the changes in yourself if you follow the steps below. In order to treat and nurture your body and mind with love, always change your habits step by step, rather than all at once.
Tips to Drink water get the BEST BENEFITS of your daily WATER:
- Drink fresh high-quality water at room temperature in the summertime or warmer in other seasons.
- Avoid having water during your Yoga Asana/Pranayama/ Meditation practice.
- As a daily morning ritual have 2-4 250 ml cups of warm water directly after waking up (USHAPAN)
- Avoid Soda water and chilled water daily (once a week is fine if you wish)
- Sit down while having your water: our digestion works best while sitting
- Have your last bigger water intake 30 minutes before and 1.5 hours after your meal.
- While having a meal drink only a few sips of warm water if necessary.
- Avoid having big amounts of water before going to bed or at nighttime.
- Drink water 30 to 15 minutes before your class starts and wait 30 minutes after your practice
- If you don’t have access to fresh water from spring because you live in an area where tap water is not drinkable or prepared by the addition of chloride so, it is better to make your water alkaline by enhancing the water with a few drops of lemon. Additionally, this gives, es extra refreshment, cleanses, and rejuvenates your whole system.
- Keep your water stored in a pure copper bottle overnight and overnight’s full benefits on the next day.
- Remember: WATER should be the main fluid source, then a moderate amount of herbal tea or fresh juice.