Wholistic Fitness

“asana or pranayama really require an empty stomach in order to be pranically receptive. 2, preferrably 3 hours or longer after eating is a mandatory time frame before practicing asana and/or pranayama. you’ll want as clean, clear system as possible. – coach ilg”

photo: HP Yogini Susan (see DL Archives, October 2008) during a River Trip in the Grand Canyon greeting her day by an outdoor version of my Rock Vinyasa DVD routine

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Steve,

thank you so much for yourTotal Body Transformation book . i have two questions though. first, can i add some extra exercises in the gym after your exercises? second if i have a glass of wine with dinner is it still effective to do a yoga routine?

thanks again,

jeremy p.

coach responds:

Namaste Jeremy P!
thank you for writing and for your Metta!

answer to #1: no. it is NOT wise to superimpose or add exercises to the programs in TBT. if each set is carried to Momentary Muscular Failure (MMF) as coached, then adding exercises upon pre-fatigued system is not suggested. remember, you are attempting to link together 3 consecutive months of training…if you start tweaking around the recipe, you risk ruining the proven Path.

having said that, if you do get all the way to the Frugal Realm, and still feel like the OVERALL WHOLISTIC TRAINING EFFECT from the previous three months did not invite strength into your weaker disciplines, then, it’s time to explore the other more aggressive programs found in The Winter Athlete or The Outdoor Athlete or best; contact me for Online Training!

to answer your second question:
only as long as it is a beautiful Zin or Pinot Noir…or a Malbec.

actually, alcohol inflates the liver, bladder, and other organs which makes asana and pranayama difficult and, depending upon factors; dangerous. asana or pranayama really require an empty stomach in order to be pranically receptive. 2, preferrably 3 hours or longer after eating is a mandatory time frame before practicing asana and/or pranayama. you’ll want as clean, clear system as possible. the most optimal times for practicing are morning and evening Brahmamuhurti (the hour before sunrise and the hour after sunset). think EMPTY! empty bowels, empty stomach = greater transmission of PRANA!

don’t drink cheap wine. like everything else in WF: Moderation and Appreciation.
that wine is Sacred; many, many people and Earth/Sky Energies were required to get it
to your palate. do not dishonor that by just going for ‘the buzz’…it’s that type of unconscious action that creates more black karma upon thy Soul and deepens samskaric bonds…both of which must eventually be Risen Above through willpower.

may this help and ciao, baby!!

head bowed,
coach

ps; anyone who consumes alcohol should DEFINITELY be on my Phase One of SUNRIDER Herbs to cleanse and support liver function as well as many other side effects from alcohol consumption and on the MAP Amino Acids. email me at steve(at)wholisticfitness.com for info on joining these two pivotal nutritional Practices of WF.