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In the context of Yoga: | In the context of Yoga: | ||
Mitahara is regarded as a yamas, or a self-restraint virtue. It encourages being aware of what and how much one consumes, focusing on how it impacts the body and mind. | Mitahara is regarded as a yamas, or a self-restraint virtue. It encourages being aware of what and how much one consumes, focusing on how it impacts the body and mind. | ||
Yogic practice recommends keeping the stomach one-fourth empty after meals to support healthy digestion. Many practitioners also engage in offering food to the Divine as a part of their spiritual discipline. | Yogic practice recommends keeping the stomach one-fourth empty after meals to support healthy digestion. Many practitioners also engage in offering food to the Divine as a part of their spiritual discipline. | ||
In the context of Ayurveda: | In the context of Ayurveda: | ||
In Ayurveda, Mitahara stands alongside Ahara (diet) and Vihara (lifestyle) as one of the three pillars of health. | In Ayurveda, Mitahara stands alongside Ahara (diet) and Vihara (lifestyle) as one of the three pillars of health. | ||
It supports the digestive fire (Agni), balances the body’s doshas, and enhances vitality. Following Mitahara promotes disease prevention, longevity, and harmony with nature. | It supports the digestive fire (Agni), balances the body’s doshas, and enhances vitality. Following Mitahara promotes disease prevention, longevity, and harmony with nature. | ||