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In the vast and intricate repertoire of yoga āsanas (postures), Śavāsana (Corpse Pose) holds a unique and profoundly significant position. Often superficially perceived as a simple end-of-practice rest, its mastery reveals the deepest tenets of yogic philosophy and self-realization. As
In the vast repertoire of yoga āsanas, Śavāsana (Corpse Pose) holds a unique and profound position. As Geeta Iyengar explains in “Yoga: A Gem for Women,” “Although Śavāsana appears simple, it is most difficult to master. The body and the
In the rich tradition of yoga, Śaṇmukhī Mudrā stands as a profound technique for sensory withdrawal and inner awareness. As Geeta Iyengar explains in “Yoga: A Gem for Women,” this mudrā is “dedicated to the six-headed Kartikeya, the leader of
“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
