Dr. Weil Discusses Eating Mindfully

Dr. Weil Discusses Eating Mindfully

When I went to the Sivananda ashram in Neyyar Dam two years ago, silence is observed during meal times. It was to practice mindfulness while eating and be really aware of the different tastes that the food offers... experiencing the present... and "concentrating on the enjoyment of the moment".

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Yoga and mindful eating

Regular yoga practice is associated with mindful eating

Study suggests that mindful eating can play a key role in long-term weight maintenance

SEATTLE — Aug. 3, 2009 — Regular yoga practice is associated with mindful eating, and people who eat mindfully are less likely to be obese, according to a study led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. (Read the rest of the article here.)

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