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“Yoga is the rule book for playing the game of Life, but in this game no one needs to lose.” This profound statement from Light on Life reframes yoga not as a practice confined to the mat, but as a
“The rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life.” With these poetic words from Light on Life, B.K.S. Iyengar evokes an image that is not merely metaphorical but
“Prāṇa is the vehicle of consciousness.” — B.K.S. Iyengar, Light on Life This concise yet expansive statement from B.K.S. Iyengar reveals a foundational truth: prāṇa, often translated simply as “breath,” is in fact the dynamic force that binds the various
“Pain is your guru.” — B.K.S. Iyengar, Light on Life This bold teaching from B.K.S. Iyengar often provokes discomfort—not just because it involves pain, but because it asks us to reconsider our relationship with difficulty altogether. What if pain—whether physical,
“To a yogi, the body is a laboratory for life, a field of experimentation and perpetual research.”—B.K.S. Iyengar This insight from Guruji is not a metaphor but a method. In the Iyengar tradition, the mat is not a stage for
“Asana is perfect firmness of body, steadiness of intelligence, and benevolence of spirit.”—B.K.S. Iyengar This definition invites us to rethink what it means to be precise in practice. In the Iyengar method, precision is not the pursuit of external symmetry
I recently had the oppo rtunity to share my experience of teaching yoga during wartime, and the response has been overwhelming. People from around the world have reached out, wanting to understand how yoga can serve us when everything familiar
In the realm of yoga practice, advanced āsanas often spark both fascination and fear. Yet, as Geeta Iyengar explains in “Yoga: A Gem for Women,” these complex postures serve a profound purpose beyond mere physical achievement. “Not only are they
The moment you discover you’re carrying new life, everything changes. Your body becomes a vessel of creation, your breath sustains two beings, and every movement carries profound responsibility. In “Yoga: A Gem for Women,” Geeta Iyengar offers expectant mothers a
A Pedagogical Comparison Between Light on Yoga and A Gem for Women Adho Mukha Śvānāsana, commonly known as Downward-Facing Dog, stands as perhaps the most recognizable symbol of yoga practice in the Western world. This seemingly simple yet complex asana
בהרדווג’אסנה היא תנוחה יוגית עשירה במשמעות תרבותית ורוחנית, המנציחה את דמותו של החכם בהרדווג’ה, אחד מהדמויות המוערכות והחשובות ביותר בהודו העתיקה. שמו של החכם מקשר את התנוחה ישירות למקורות העמוקים של המסורת ההודית, ומשמש לנו תזכורת חיה לחכמה עתיקה המשלבת
יוגה קוּרוּנְטַה היא גישה חדשנית אך שורשית למסורת היוגה, המציעה דרכים עמוקות ונגישות לתרגול אסנות באמצעות שימוש בחבלים. המונח קוּרוּנְטַה (kurunta) נגזר מהשפה הסנסקריטית ומשמעותו המילולית היא “בובה תלויה על חוטים.” אך המשמעות הפילוסופית רחבה בהרבה: היא מצביעה על שליטה
