Best Foods to Eat Before a Yoga Class

So are you heading out to do a yoga class with me (Tara Leigh)? But wait... are you feeling hungry. Doing exercises on an empty stomach isn't a good idea; especially not to my (Tara Leigh's) power yoga class. It's a physical class that you will need energy for. But wait...aren't you not suppose to eat a lot before yoga 'cas the poses can make you feel sick to your tummy if you are too full?

So what do you eat?

Here are EIGHT so great nutriuos suggestions:

1) Apples:  

Yep,  apples are great to eat before a power yoga class! I'm a big fan of apples! They hydrate, give a little NATURAL sugar jolt, and they clean your teeth! They are also a great source of vitamin C, and contain fiber, which can help hold you over until after you've finished your yoga class.

2) Almonds:

I have little bags of almonds and nuts with me everywhere I go :) I even have some in the glove box of my car :P Grab a handful of almonds before class to help boost your energy and starve off hunger. Almonds contain vitamin E, potassium, and magnesium, which means you'll have plenty of stamina to stay in boat pose (just be sure to eat them plain and unsalted to maximize their energizing benefits).

3) Oatmeal: 

Lets make it fresh though not from packages :) Half a cup of oatmeal makes a good, light pre yoga practice (class) snack. You want something that burns easy and will keep you tied over till the end of your class but won't make you like you are too full of food while practicing.

4)  Pears: 

Most of our experts agreed that fruit is a great pre-yoga snack, but the type of fruit you eat is also important. The low acidity level of pears make them a smart selection for a pre-mat  (yoga class) snack. Plus, pears are high in fiber, which means they are more likely to keep you satisfied until your next meal.

5) Bananas:

No surprise here, potassium-rich bananas make a great pre-workout snack, and they are great for yogis too. Potassium works with sodium to help keep your body properly hydrated, making this snack super a-peel-ing before that power yoga class that will have you sweating!

6) Dried Apricot: 

I love that these are an easy snack to toss in your bag! Dried apricots contain natural sugars to help boost your energy! The are also low in acid which is easy on your tummy before a yoga class too! 

7) Melon:

Melon is a water-rich fruit that is also low in acid that can help you stay hydrated and energized during your power yoga poses.

8) Greek Yogurt. 

YUM and they sell it at RAMS and the Horsford's IGA in town! As long as you aren't vegan or don't have any problems digesting dairy, a little yogurt can make a good pre-yoga snack option. Try a small serving of Greek yogurt for a protein-rich snack that is rich in lactose, a naturally occurring sugar that will give you sustained energy.

So choose your favorite snack and I will see you in our  yoga together :) Can't wait!

Enjoy! Namaste!

love Tara