OFF THE MAT & AT-HOME WELLBEING

The Practice of Non-Violence

Ahimsa — non-violence — is the first principle of classical yoga. It stands at the beginning of the Yoga Sutras, before posture, before breath, before anything. It establishes the atmosphere in which all practice unfolds.

Bharadvajasana — Seated Spinal Twist

A twist is a way of ringing out what has accumulated — tension, stagnation, the weight of winter. Bharadvajasana opens the chest, supports detoxification through the organs of digestion, and invites the spine to find its length.

Turning Towards the Light

The air feels different now. The light lingers a little longer in the evenings. The snow is softening, slowly giving way.

Tridoshic Kitchari — Spring's Gentle Detox

A simple, nourishing stew from Ayurvedic tradition — basmati rice, split mung dahl, and seasonal vegetables — to gently cleanse and reset the digestive system as winter gives way to spring.