Why Are You Supposed to Refrain From Eating 2–3 Hours Before Class?

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One is advised not to eat for about 3 hours before the yoga session because the last meal is still being digested for those hours - kriyas & asanas are best done on an empty stomach.
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All because of digestive duration
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The undigested food in stomach may harm your system while performing straneous asanas. So relatively empty stomach, empty bowels is a must.
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