No, we don't eat just out of hunger. I wish it were so, because we would eat only when the body really asked us to and we would have no problem making them chard instead of pizza. But we all know that this is not the case. There is an uncontrollable part that leads us to open the refrigerator door as if it had the answers to questions that we have not even asked ourselves. It is what is called "emotional hunger" and it makes us eat when it is not hunger that haunts us, but sadness, nerves, boredom … If this is happening to you now more than ever because confinement subjects us to all to a merry-go-round of emotions we will tell you what you have to incorporate into your daily routine so as not to peck again as if there were no tomorrow …
No, we don't eat just out of hunger. I wish it were so, because we would eat only when the body really asked us to and we would have no problem making them chard instead of pizza. But we all know that this is not the case. There is an uncontrollable part that leads us to open the refrigerator door as if it had the answers to questions that we have not even asked ourselves. It is what is called "emotional hunger" and it makes us eat when it is not hunger that haunts us, but sadness, nerves, boredom … If this is happening to you now more than ever because confinement subjects us to all to a merry-go-round of emotions we will tell you what you have to incorporate into your daily routine so as not to peck again as if there were no tomorrow …
Practicing yoga helps you make better decisions when eating
Practicing yoga helps you make better decisions when eating
This is confirmed by a study published in The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, which says that yoga helps promote healthier eating habits and more physical activity. According to this study, practicing yoga daily helps lower the levels of cortisol in our body, the so-called "stress hormone", making us less vulnerable to pecking to "cover" emotional holes. In addition, it helps us sleep better, feel better in our body … a whole series of benefits that keep us away from food as an "emotional solution".
It is more important to be regular than to do complicated asanas
It is more important to be regular than to do complicated asanas
Maybe when you think about doing yoga, beautiful images come to mind that many people upload to Instagram in which they are seen doing almost impossible or acrobatic poses. If you have never done yoga or if you have practiced it little, forget about these references. Start with simpler poses and go as far as you can. Yoga is a path in which each practice will take you further and further. Constancy is what will lead you to its many benefits. Try these 7 easy poses to get started.
Yoga is much more than exercising
Yoga is much more than exercising
Yoga is much more than adopting certain postures, yoga is learning to breathe, yoga is looking within, yoga is calming the mind … And, as the authors of the study that we mentioned at the beginning explain, the philosophy that surrounds yoga is largely responsible for later managing your stress better and making better decisions about what and when to eat. If you notice, many of the people who do yoga tend to choose to eat healthy, organic, for a more nutritious than capricious diet …
Are the practices very long? Can't find time to follow them?
Are the practices very long? Can't find time to follow them?
It is true that yoga classes can last for an hour or an hour and a half, but as with other disciplines, you can practice snacking, that is, you can do short sessions for a few counts times a day. For example, when you wake up you can do a few salutations to the sun, which will give you energy. In this video, Eri Sakamoto, CLARA yoga teacher, tells you how. If you telecommute, before your lunch break, do a mini yoga session for people on the computer, like this 10-minute routine by Laura Lakshmi. You can also do a mini-session of a more relaxing yoga before going to sleep, because getting a good rest also helps us control cravings. There is also yoga for the days when you have menstruation, you lack energy …Find the practice that best suits each moment and do the sessions according to the time you have.
Where to start?
Where to begin?
The ideal would be to do it in the hands of a yoga teacher who can correct you, but the alternative being confined as we are is in the hands of good yoga teachers through online classes. For example, we propose a class for beginners with our CLARA yoga teacher Eri Sakamoto or learn the breath of fire that helps to control anxiety and nerves with Mireia Canalda, of which you can also do one on our YouTube channel Kundalini yoga class, a discipline that helps you lose weight and calm the mind.
You need a quiet corner and little else
You need a quiet corner and little else
The truth is that it is one of the easiest disciplines to practice at home, because you only need a quiet corner and not excessively wide, ideally near a window, comfortable clothes, non-slip socks if you don't want to go barefoot, and a yoga mat. Also, if you start out and you don't have a lot of elasticity, a yoga block and strap can come in handy. If you plan to meditate at the end of a yoga session, a cushion will also do you good.
Our favorite yoga mat is cork, non-slip and ecological, costs € 64.99 and is from Amazon
You need some non-slip socks like these, which are worth € 19.99
Yoga block to do your exercises for only € 24.95
The yoga strap will help you in some asanas. This is from Amazon and is worth € 9.87
If you want a meditation cushion, it costs € 39.95
