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In a recent Yoga Readers session, Dr. Lois Steinberg opened her teaching archives and personal memories, sharing stories that span four decades of study with B.K.S. Iyengar (Guruji) and Geeta Iyengar (Geetaji). What emerged was not just yoga history, but
In the vast repertoire of yoga ฤsanas, ลavฤsana (Corpse Pose) holds a unique and profound position. As Geeta Iyengar explains in “Yoga: A Gem for Women,” “Although ลavฤsana appears simple, it is most difficult to master. The body and the
In the rich tradition of yoga, ลaแนmukhฤซ Mudrฤ stands as a profound technique for sensory withdrawal and inner awareness. As Geeta Iyengar explains in “Yoga: A Gem for Women,” this mudrฤ 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
โPain is your guru.โ โ B.K.S. Iyengar, Light on Life This bold teaching from B.K.S. Iyengar often provokes discomfortโnot just because it involves pain, but because it asks us to reconsider our relationship with difficulty altogether. What if painโwhether physical,
โAsana is perfect firmness of body, steadiness of intelligence, and benevolence of spirit.โโB.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
In the realm of yoga practice, advanced ฤsanas 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
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
From its intriguing name to its profound effects, Yoga Kurunta offers a fascinating approach to yoga practice that makes challenging postures accessible while deepening our understanding of alignment and movement. As Geeta Iyengar beautifully explains in “Yoga: A Gem for
Within the rich tradition of Iyengar Yoga, ลฤซrแนฃฤsana (Headstand, a posture where the body is inverted with the head on the ground, supported by the forearms) and Sarvฤแน gฤsana (Shoulderstand, a posture where the body is inverted and supported by the
Understanding Geeta Iyengar’s Profound Vision of the Shoulderstand When most yoga practitioners think of Salamba Sarvฤแน gฤsana (เคธเคฒเคฎเฅเคฌ เคธเคฐเฅเคตเคพเคเฅเคเคพเคธเคจ – supported shoulderstand pose), they might consider its physical benefitsโimproved circulation, thyroid stimulation, or spinal alignment. But Geeta Iyengar, daughter of B.K.S.
