Yoga for those fasting
Check out poses that aim to cleanse and detox the body ahead of the holy month
As we approach Ramadan, it’s important to reflect on fasting as an age-old concept practised for religious purposes and physical purification. In yoga, fasting is recommended as tapasya, austerity, for physical, mental and spiritual balance and renewal.
Studies show that
fasting can lower blood pressure, normalise cardiovascular function, and support weight loss. Fasting can also help the body to get rid of old or damaged cells, and to give the digestive system much-needed rest to improve metabolism and slow down ageing.
Yoga intensifies the benefits of fasting, as both are purification practices. Meditations can also take people to a deeper level while fasting. Here are some detoxifying yoga poses to practice while fasting. Start with yogic breathing, a few rounds of sun salutation and end with mindful meditation.
I would recommend practising yoga later in the day, an hour before breaking the fast.