Each month, as I work on recipes for our live cooking demo, I try to research the history of some of the ingredients or dishes. Here's what I learned about Mince Pies. 🥧 They are popular in the UK, but actually originated out of the middle east, brought back during the crusades 🥧 They are also called mincemeat pies because they often used meat, such as mutton 🥧 They were primarily savory and modern recipes are more sweet in taste 🥧 They have rum, whiskey or brandy in the mince, which may be why they are popular holiday treat and the most interesting one.... 🥧 Tradition calls for making a wish before you eat your first mince pie of the season. What will your wish be? Join us Sunday for a cooking demo where I take this historic holiday treat and put some ayurvedic twists on it. https://www.skool.com/blissful-living-academy-4719/classroom

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.

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.