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Santosa-Retreat Sayulita on The 12hr Ayurveda Fast

So I was reading a yoga magazine and thought to put this up on my site.

According to ayurveda, the body is programmed to direct its energy toward cleansing and assimilation in the hours just before midnight, when agni (digestive fire) is weakest. To support this process, refrain from late-night snacks and go to bed around 10 p.m. By fasting for 12 hours every night—between dinner and breakfast (7 p.m. to 7 a.m., for example)—you free your body from the burdens of  late night meals.

It is wise to eat a healthy breakfast in the morning, eat your largest meal at noon , eat a lighter dinner as the sun lowering, and then allow your stomach to rest for 12 hours until the next day. This fast supports metabolism, normalizes weight, a

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