Emotional stability has many components and supporting structures. If we are to reach the steady and unwavering state of benevolent mind, we must practice daily to incorporate the Yamas and Niyamas into our lives. With these guidelines firmly established in our hearts and actions our Asana practice has true meaning.

The rotation of the spine is called Parivrtta action. This twisting action is also called lateral rotation. The actions of twisting are first learned in Parivrtta Trikonasana (rotated triangle pose). For this class the asanas were chosen to learn the lateral extension easily. We look at twisting asanas and a few of the many modifications of twisting. As with all asana please leave several hours since your last meal before doing the twists. Twists are not recommended for pregnant woman and modifications should be approved by a professional if there are injuries to the spine. As you are practicing the asanas remember to let the breath move freely. Exhale to turn, inhale wait.

Sweater weather is soup weather too. Do you start craving soups this time of year? That craving is your body's way of saying I need to balance out the dryness and coldness of the fall season with warmth and unctuousness. In honor of being tuned in with this natural flow, I've created a new recipe for Mulligatawny Soup. 🍲 The history of this soup is quite interesting. Initially inspired by a south indian Rasam soup, it was later adapted by the British. Today, the soup has been modernized with many variations. Mine is based on basic Ayurvedic Cooking principles. Here's a picture of today's soup from the Ayurveda Cooking class. Let's see yours by adding a picture in the comments.

"Yoga is the golden key that unlocks the door to peace, joy, and tranquility" BKS Iyengar

We're deep into Fall Y'all and the holiday season is coming. Let's prepare for the holidays by creating stability in our mind and body. Then, we'll cook some festive dishes with plenty of warming fall spices that will impress at the holiday dinner table. Save the date, we go live at 10am CST/11am EST. NOTE: Classes are available to Premium Members.