Guest guest Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 September is yoga awareness month. I am dedicating my writings to the power of yoga! Yoga has been a huge influence in my life and has given back to me in so many ways! So this month, I am introducing the power of yoga and how it may have an influence over you. The Yogi Detox Plan Day 1 Upon waking start your day with a glass of room temperature water and 1/2 lemon squeezed in it. Daily mantra: " I will not judge today " . Morning devotion on your mat: do your pranayamas and asanas. Off your mat: dry brushing and a bath. Breakfast: detox juice recipe. Midmorning: carrot sticks with hummus or plain yogurt. Lunch: vegetable soup. Midday: handful of unsalted nuts. Dinner: steamed fish, half a plate of green vegetables. Evening devotion on your mat: deep centering meditation. Daily tip: no newspaper or TV today. Day 2 Upon waking start your day with a glass of room temperature water and 1/2 lemon squeezed in it. Daily mantra: " I will honor my choices today " . Morning devotion on your mat: do your pranayamas, asanas and include standing poses. Off your mat: epsom salts bath. Breakfast: smoothie with yogurt, protein powder, fresh fruit. Midmorning: apple. Lunch: chicken, celery, tomato and bean salad. Midday: protein bar. Dinner: bean and sweet potatoes casserole with parsnips. Evening devotion on your mat: mindfulness meditation Daily tip: Do not take any phone calls today. Day 3. Upon waking start your day with a glass of room temperature water and 1/2 lemon squeezed in it. Daily mantra: " I will love myself for who I am today " . Morning devotion on your mat: do your pranayamas, asanas and include twists today. Off your mat: hot shower, followed by a cold shower. Breakfast: choose foods that are sattvic today. Detox juice recipe. Midmorning: yogurt with semi-sweet fruits. Lunch: fresh green salad with light dressing. Midday: a handful of almonds. Dinner: rice, mung beans and fresh seasonal vegetables. Evening devotion on your mat: use a color healing meditation. Daily tip: Stay in silences today. No music or tv. Day 4 Upon waking start your day with a glass of room temperature water and 1/2 lemon squeezed in it. Daily mantra: " I will live with high self esteem today " . Morning devotion on your mat: do your pranayamas, asanas and include bending poses today. Off your mat: take a steam bath. Breakfast: fruit smoothie with yogurt or soy milk and wheat grass. Midmorning: an orange. Lunch: baked sweet potato with tuna. Midday: a protein bar. Dinner: stuffed peppers with brown rice, onion, celery and pinenuts. Evening devotion on your mat: breathing meditation. Daily tip: take a midday nap. Day 5. Upon waking start your day with a glass of room temperature water and 1/2 lemon squeezed in it. Daily mantra: " I will count every blessing today " . Morning devotion on your mat: do your pranayamas, asanas and include inverted poses today. Off your mat: take an essential oil bath. Breakfast:yogurt with muesli. Midmorning: a handful of cashews. Lunch: spinach salad with shredded vegetables. Midday: rice cakes with an apple. Dinner: chicken breast with sweat potatoes. Evening devotion on your mat: connecting meditation. Daily tip: keep your energy up with a daily vitamin, B complex and ginger. Day 6. Upon waking start your day with a glass of room temperature water and 1/2 lemon squeezed in it. Daily mantra: " I will give unconditionally today " . Morning devotion on your mat: do your pranayamas, asanas and include stretches today. Off your mat: use a salt scrub in the bath. Breakfast:detox juice recipe. Midmorning: watermelon slices. Lunch: vegetable stir fry. Midday: celery sticks and hummus. Dinner: mixed bean salad with tuna. Evening devotion on your mat: instant calming meditation. Daily tip: honor the process you are going through. Day 7. Upon waking start your day with a glass of room temperature water and 1/2 lemon squeezed in it. Daily mantra: " I will remain humble throughout the day " . Morning devotion on your mat: do your pranayamas, asanas and include back bends today. Off your mat: take a soothing candlelight bath. Breakfast: rice cakes, mixed fruit. Midmorning: yogurt with berries. Lunch: vegetable stir fry. Midday: handful of nuts and seeds. Dinner: egg plant with brown rice, onion, celery and walnuts. Evening devotion on your mat: mudra meditation. Daily tip: be grateful for all the good in your life. -Discover my complete downloadable ebook on this great plan! Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac http://www.peacefulmind.com/ebooks.htm Therapies for healing mind, body, spirit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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