Yoga and Vegetarianism: The Path to Greater Health and Happiness

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Drawing on both the author’s extensive studies of Vedic traditions and her longtime interest in animal rights, Yoga and Vegetarianism shows how the physical and spiritual practice of yoga is historically and structurally tied to a vegetarian lifestyle. When they are used in tandem, she argues, they form a strong framework for physical and spiritual attunement and promote an overall healthy life. Yoga and Vegetarianism emphasizes the importance of understanding of Ah… More >>

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5 Responses to “Yoga and Vegetarianism: The Path to Greater Health and Happiness”

1. Comment by Avalonwomon

   I didn’t want a book about veganism. I thought this was a book about vegetarianism. I understand the difference and I understand why so many would choose a vegan path but I feel a bit mislead on this. I wish, some where on this page or in the description of the book that it had said it was a book about veganism.
   Rating: 2 / 5

2. Comment by Amaranth

   “Yoga and Vegetarianism” is a fascinating combination of yoga manual, religious/spiritual text, and cookbook. It’s a melange. It has something for everyone. Sharon Gannon, who started Jivamukti Yoga in NYC, connects her vegan diet with ahimsa (non-violence) and inner peace. She sees her vegan diet as the path to enlightenment. While she cites the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, her book turns veganism/vegetarianism into a substitute for religion. She proposes an ethical system. Gannon decries the terrible conditions of factory farming and overfishing. She does call for good stewardship of the Earth’s resources. However, former vegan Lierre Keith takes issue with vegetarians’ sanctimonious naivete in The Vegetarian Myth: Food, Justice, and Sustainability.

   The book concludes with some yoga positions, as well as a very short cookbook. She has recipes for raw sauerkraut, “blended” salad, kitchari (an Indian lentil recipe) and oatmeal. Her “detox” diet includes aloe vera juice (one tends to think of aloe vera in soap, not food), seaweed, laxative tea, spirulina, and B12 supplements (since vegans can’t obtain B12 naturally through dairy&eggs) When it comes to vegan cuisine, this book is FAR superior Vegan Fusion World Cuisine: Healing Recipes and Timeless Wisdom from our Hearts to Yours

   “Yoga and Vegetarianism” is fascinating and thought-provoking. Bon appetit and om shakti!
   Rating: 4 / 5

3. Comment by Cafe VegNews

   In Yoga and Vegetarianism, yoga activist and innovator Sharon Gannon discusses the direct connection between one’s physical practice and embracing a plant-based diet. Beyond just showing up for a weekly session, what we eat impacts the ultimate goal of any yoga practice: enlightenment. Through her translation and interpretation of ancient Vedic scriptures, Gannon shows how extending yogic philosophy to all aspects of life, including diet, makes for a more effective practice. Examining the Yoga Sutras, a clear proclamation for veganism emerges. The first yama, ahimsa, may be the most obvious but equally compelling example, meaning “non-harming.” With eloquent discussions on ahimsa and each subsequent Sutra, Gannon makes it impossible for any yogi to ignore animal rights. Sprinkled throughout the powerful text are inspiring quotes and mantras to reflect upon. For beginners, the book concludes with a detoxifying diet plan and a simple seven-pose flow. Wherever you are in your journey, Gannon provides uplifting and compassionate guidance to reach a more peaceful existence.
   Rating: 5 / 5

4. Comment by PenName

   The cover art, number of pages, and even the main title sort of suggests this is a fluffy and shallow book, which it most definitely is not. Well-written in a kind and compassionate tone, Gannon is never patronizing, nor is she one of those authors who tries to be flippant and hip. The thoughtful presentation of her arguments make perfect sense. The tightly-written book is encouraging and informative, with none of the usual filler and repetition. Highly recommended, especially but not exclusively, for those sitting on the fence of either practice.
   Rating: 5 / 5

5. Comment by Andee

   Easy read, GREAT information…and has truly made me want to not only start practicing yoga (which I am doing with the help of one of Gannon’s DVDs), but has made me realize that a vegan lifestyle is only as hard as you make it.

   Would definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in yoga and/or a vegan/vegetarian lifestyle.
   Rating: 5 / 5