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Is Wine ok for a Yogi?

I am a strict vegetarian.  I also practice yoga everyday, wether I take a class, practice at home, or incorporate yoga in anything I do.  I pray, meditate, and chant.  I love red wine.  Some nights drinking 2 glasses, some nights just one.  Is that wrong?  I would love some feedback from other yogis about how they feel about wine and yoga.  Namaste, Ms. Maui

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  • Namaste...


    Yama and Niyama are the first two echelons of Ashtang Yog...


    if you think yog is just for fitness and peace of mind, well, you can try to compromise with a pint or two...


     


    but if you take Yog in Her real higher glory....well, you know the answer...

    Former Member , 3 years ago | Flag
  • A moderated consumption of red wine is not only good for a yogi, it's good for everyone (One glass for women and two for men a day). According to studies, it prevents heart diseases. It raises good cholesterol and prevents bad cholesterol from forming. It is a particularly rich source of antioxidants, it helps preventing blood clots and plaques formation in arteries. But alcohol in the other hand it's suspicious of increasing cancer risks and triglycerides in blood, that's why, and other reasons we all know, a moderated consumption is recommended.
    yogamultimedia, 3 years ago | Flag
  • I'm so happy to see others who enjoy wine too. Nice to have the dialog and validation that a glass (or two) is one of the pleasures in life. In fact, I blogged about this thread for my YJ blog. See: http://blogs.yogajournal.com/cityblog/ Thanks.
    sstukin, 4 years ago | Flag
  • In Vino Veritas
    sironasky, 4 years ago | Flag
  • I say life is for enjoying so if you like the wine, drink it! When I started a healthier path I used to feel real guilt about eating the "wrong" things, drinking occasionally, not practicing yoga every day-but then I realized that guilt is not really very helpful. Now I am proud of myself when I eat healthy, when I practice, and when I let myself enjoy things that make me happy...like wine!
    sfyogagirl, 4 years ago | Flag

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