Author Topic: yoga and coffee: to drink or not to drink? (Read 6508 times)

Godslave · « **on:** November 06, 2012, 12:20:04 AM »

I do spinal breathing followed by deep meditation daily. I also drink 1 cup of coffee most days. Is it better not to drink coffee? What about teas / caffeine?

I have the feeling that maybe I should stop drinking coffee and I'm trying to decide. I also sometimes drink green tea, oolong tea, and black tea which all have caffeine.

This may have been discussed before but I didn't see a search function for the forums.

Thanks in advance for any answers, hints, or comments

Shanti · « **Reply #1 on:** November 06, 2012, 12:42:09 AM »

Hi Godslave,

Better not to go with shoulds and should nots...it if comes to you naturally, go with it.

The search function is on the right top corner (along with main lessons, profile, etc).. here is a link to it:
http://www.aypsite.com/plus/forum/search.asp

Here are a few topics on it:
http://www.aypsite.com/plus-forum/index.php?topic=929
http://www.aypsite.com/plus-forum/index.php?topic=775
http://www.aypsite.com/plus-forum/index.php?topic=3918
http://www.aypsite.com/plus-forum/index.php?topic=479

There are many more... search for coffee, caffeine.

Godslave · « **Reply #2 on:** November 06, 2012, 01:32:49 AM »

Thanks

Victor · « **Reply #3 on:** November 06, 2012, 04:39:36 AM »

I usually enjoy a cup of coffee before I practice in the morning. Its not good to practice after eating but a cup of coffee doesn't seem to do any harm (in my case). Your mileage may vary.

maheswari · « **Reply #4 on:** November 06, 2012, 05:10:43 AM »

over here one latte every morning ...even if the sky is falling down i should get this latte loll

Bodhi Tree · « **Reply #5 on:** November 06, 2012, 11:31:44 AM »

I recently quit drinking coffee and have enjoyed the benefits. Better digestion, slower heartbeat, less craving, smoother meditation. I drink herbal tea occasionally now.

mathurs · « **Reply #6 on:** November 06, 2012, 09:21:52 PM »

Godslave,
Hi
I used to have 3-4 cups of coffee at least - everyday. Recently I have found that I just cant drink coffee anymore. I still make coffee out of habit - but it is just wasted.
Conclusion is carry on with DM and what is not needed will just drop off on the way....

Ichigo · « **Reply #7 on:** November 07, 2012, 12:22:00 AM »

A yogi should be very strict with himself avoid anything that stimulates the body. if one can't stop being attached to a certain food/drink product, how will he be able to reach a permanent stage of celibacy on the gross and subtle level? books like Bhagavad Gita, Uddhava Gita and Patanjali shouldn't be ignored!

whippoorwill · « **Reply #8 on:** November 07, 2012, 09:56:26 AM »

You should experiment and go with what your body tells you is needed.

A few months ago, I started drinking herbal tea every morning instead of the decaf coffee. I've discovered that my body simply wants something hot to drink, especially in the morning, and the herbal tea now feels much cleaner in my system than the coffee. Nowadays I find that regular coffee and black tea contain way more caffeine than my body can handle, but I can tolerate white tea if I need a little push in the afternoon. I still make decaf coffee in the morning. Mr. Whippoorwill drinks it, and I love the smell!

My favorite herbal tea is hibiscus with a squirt of lime juice and some honey.

Holy · « **Reply #9 on:** November 07, 2012, 01:25:20 PM »

Coffee kills some of the subtle bliss flows here and replaces it with some hectic vibration. When the good is overshadowed with =P then the decision is easy =)

karl · « **Reply #10 on:** November 07, 2012, 08:20:18 PM »

Coffee, I can take it or leave it. No addicted to it, but certainly enjoy a cup. Don't drink it while you are meditating and certainly not when Spinal breathing or doing Asanas

woosa · « **Reply #11 on:** November 08, 2012, 08:39:46 AM »

A day without coffee and tea is like a day without sunshine!

Ataia-Yoga · « **Reply #12 on:** November 08, 2012, 04:45:38 PM »

Can we drink tea after doing yoga postures or any asana??? Please let me know about this.

woosa · « **Reply #13 on:** November 08, 2012, 11:38:05 PM »

I did a bit of research on caffeine in tea.

Within the first minute of brewing the caffeine is completely removed.

So if you are using loose tea you could brew it for 1 min and throw the liquid away (sacrilege!) and re-brew the leaves.

I was looking up that little nugget of info at 3 in the morning. I need to get out more

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Hi Ataia-Yoga

I drink tea/ coffee all the time. I should really get an IV of tea and that would save me going to the kitchen all the time. So I think it is okay to drink tea after sitting practices (I'm still here

).

I don't drink caffeinated drinks a couple of hours before practice though.

maheswari · « **Reply #14 on:** November 09, 2012, 04:36:51 AM »

quote:
(sacrilege!)

hahaha woosa your posts are always funny[

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but also useful and informative
nice combination[

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