Surya is the Sanskrit word for sun. Namaskar means a salutation. Yoga offers many ways to harness the sun’s energy within the body . In our January Yoga session we focused on the warmth of the sun. We found several ways to work with the Surya Namaskar; A series of asanas that stir the internal heat and digestive fire known as Agni. We also worked with a mudra. Mudra means a hand gesture or a lock. Surya Mudra is a gesture that symbolizes and harnesses the suns energy. Hence Surya Mudra acknowledges that every living thing on earth depends on the sun for their sustainable energy.

This month is all about the heart! On February 15th, our live yoga and cooking class will focus on the physical and emotional heart center. Experience gentle, supported backbends that open the chest and heart center. Create a meal that will benefit your physical heart health and open your emotional heart. The live event will start at 11am EST/10am CST and open to all premium members (upgrade your membership). Recordings will be uploaded within a couple days of the event in the classroom.

Winter Storm Fern is creeping towards us here in the United States and she's sure bringing with her a mess of cold weather and messy precipitation. Here in Asheville, we're going to get freezing rain and we have a high risk of losing power for an extended period of time. With the chance that I'll be sitting at home for a few days and unable to cook, I've been planning out some healthier pre-made foods to keep the ultra-processed foods out of the pantry. Here's what I'm going to prepare and have on hand for weekend: - Roasting nuts and dried fruit with masala and ghee - Hummus - Fresh Fruits, such as apples and bananas - Hard boiled eggs - Paneer - Granola Will the storm affect you? How are you preparing your food for the days ahead?

Start the year out right with practices that start the day out right! In our first LIVE class of 2026, @Kathleen Wright will teach a Surya Namaskar sequence that can be modified for all levels. I'll be sharing Ayurvedic Breakfast practices and recipes that ignite your agni (digestive fire) and boost your energy for the day. All Live Yoga and Ayurveda Cooking events are available to Premium members.

It's all about celebrating the spirit of the holidays in December. Stay off Santa's naughty list as we focus on keeping our emotions in check with the yoga session. Then, in the cooking session, we'll create some festive holiday desserts that won't put you into a food coma! Save the date for Sunday, December 14th! Sessions start at 11am EST/10am CST. You can also replay all the past sessions inside the classroom.