Bhakti Yoga Eating Habits

Krishna taking lunch with the gopas



Bhakti Yoga Eating Habits

I've been taking a class at  The Bhakti Center this fall and will gradually get more involved with Krishna Consciousness in various ways once my overwhelming schedule of work, classes, supervision, analysis ... oh, and laundry, cleaning house, cooking, etc. lightens up. It's been a very tough semester and I have more of the same coming in the spring.

In any event, I've been looking up resources for basic habits when it comes to food and bhakti-yoga. These things have to be a gradual process for me. I'm not a person who can flip a switch and stick to it. I thought I'd share a few helpful, informative links with basic information.

Offering food to Krishna (very basic article on prasadam):
http://food.krishna.com/article/offering-food-krishna

Vaisnava Calendar here (to know when to observe Ekadasi, etc.):
http://www.vaisnavacalendar.com/vcal.php?CIID=423&lang=en&month=12&year=2014

How to fast on Ekadasi (aka Ekadashi) for beginners:
http://www.vedicgiftshop.com/misc/fast-ekadasi/

A good article about why no garlic or onions:
http://www.krishna.com/why-no-garlic-or-onions
Admittedly, this one is going to be a hard one for me. I'll get there ... someday. 
At least I know not to offer it to Krishna!