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โTo a yogi, the body is a laboratory for life, a field of experimentation and perpetual research.โโB.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
In the vast tradition of yoga ฤsanas, certain poses carry not just physical significance but deep historical and spiritual resonance. Bharadvฤjฤsana, named after the revered sage Bharadvฤja, is one such posture that connects us to ancient wisdom while offering profound
As we journey through life, maintaining our physical and mental vitality becomes increasingly important. While the passage of time is inevitable, how we “age” is largely within our control. For many, the golden years are a time to embrace new
When we speak of yoga today, our minds often turn to physical postures, breathwork, or perhaps even meditation. Yet, beneath these visible layers lies a profound philosophical bedrock, codified by an ancient sage whose insights continue to guide practitioners across
When I first encountered yoga, I, like many, was searching for something more than just physical exercise. What I found in Iyengar Yoga was not just a practice, but a profound methodology that resonated deeply with my own quest for
In “Yoga โ A Gem for Women,” Geeta S. Iyengar introduces Virabhadrasana as a powerful sequence of poses, each with increasing intensity. The asana, named after the fierce warrior Virabhadra, embodies both physical prowess and spiritual significance, beautifully bridging ancient
Have you noticed how certain yoga poses energize you while others bring calm? What if the ancient sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda could help you understand your unique constitution and navigate life’s transitions with greater ease? “Ayurveda and yoga allow
A Special Online Session for the Iyengar Yoga Association of New Zealand Sunday, 18 May 2025 | 5:00-7:00 PM (New Zealand Time) | via Zoom “The pose begins when you want to leave it.” โ B.K.S. Iyengar I am delighted
The Iyengar yoga tradition recognizes six distinct life cycles in a woman’s journey, each requiring specific approaches and practices. While Geeta Iyengar’s “Yoga – A Gem for Women” focuses on three major milestones, the broader Iyengar tradition provides a more
In her seminal work “Yoga – A Gem for Women,” Geeta S. Iyengar beautifully integrates the principles of Ayurveda with the practice of yoga. As the daughter of yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar and a renowned teacher in her own right,
Eyal Shifroni brings over 45 years of yoga practice and teaching experience to this special session. As the director of the Iyengar Yoga Center in Zichron Yaโakov, Israel, he has dedicated his life to deepening and sharing yoga wisdom since
Rita Keller stands as a pioneering figure in the world of Iyengar yoga, her journey beginning in the transformative decade of the 1970s when Eastern philosophical practices were first gaining recognition in Western society. As one of Germany’s first certified
