Theres no shame here, just curiosity.

She also serves as a chairperson of the Dietetic Advisory Board (DAB).

If youve ever experienced this, youre not alone.

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SeveralQuoraandReddit users have askedthe same question.

The truth is,hungersa complex mechanism.

Yoga poses require fuel, aka calories

Youre likely expending more energy on the mat than you realize.

Two young women practicing ballet with a teacher in the dance hall.

Randi Sprintis, MS, is a yoga instructor and the Mental Health Technology Editor for Choosing Therapy.

So, even slow-moving yoga can make you feel hungry.

As your body feels more awake, your digestive system does, too.

Sohow can you fuel your body best?

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If youre eating further in advance of class, add some protein.

Eating after exercising helps your body in more ways than one.

Additionally, Bowerman notes the importance of hydration (which some foods can help with, too!).

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Listen to your body and find a balance that works for you.

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Woman in leggings and bra doing Lunge with Arm Extended Up pose hip opener stretch during yoga session in morning at home.

Randi Sprintis, MS, is a yoga instructor and the Mental Health Technology Editor for Choosing Therapy.

Woman doing arm exercise without weights while sitting on mat at home.

A woman in sports clothes does yoga or gymnastics at home. Daylight. She smiles