Yoga Nutrition & Mindful Eating: How Yoga Can Help You Eat Healthy

In this practice

Key teachings

• Cultivating mindfulness to enhance eating patterns
• Developing body awareness to understand nutritional needs
• Reconnecting the mind and body for healthier choices
• Applying yoga principles for a more nutritious lifestyle

Ideal for

• Individuals seeking a holistic approach to nutrition
• Anyone struggling with disordered eating or emotional eating
• Yoga practitioners interested in applying mindfulness to daily life
• Beginners to yoga looking for practical, real-world applications

Lesson

Instructions

Dianna Marino is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD, RDN) since 2013 with a Masters Degree in Nutrition Education from Columbia University. She is also an RYT-500 Registered Yoga Teacher certified through Yoga Alliance.

She offers Private Yoga, Virtual Yoga & Corporate Yoga classes as well as Corporate Nutrition and Nutrition Coaching. She is based in Santa Monica, California.

Also see & hear what clients have to say about Dianna's private yoga classes.

• Completed 200 hour certification through Holistic Yoga Flow in Venice, California

• Completed 300 hour certification through Sarva Rasa Yoga in Phuket, Thailand

• Taught virtual, corporate and studio classes since December 2016

Steps

• Mindful breathing exercises (Pranayama)
• Gentle yoga postures (Asanas) to foster body awareness
• Body scan meditation techniques
• Mindful eating exercises and guided reflection

Benefits

• Improved ability to listen to internal hunger and fullness cues
• Enhanced appreciation for food and the eating experience
• Reduced stress and emotional eating
• Stronger mind-body connection leading to overall well-being
• Development of sustainable healthy eating habits