Concept of yogic diet according to yoga literature

Abstract

Diet plays a vital role in our life. It is said that “As you eat so you behave.” According to yogic thinking, mind is formed by the core of food. Healthy eating is essential for healthy mind and body. Diet plays an important role in achieving perfection and success in yoga. A yogic diet leads to peace and progress in spiritually. So in this article we will go through diet mentioned for yoga sadhak in yogic literature like Hathayoga Padipika, Gheranda Samhita and Shrimat Bhagwadgita.