Knowledge, Practice, and Healing
Namaste,
Here you’ll find a collection of free resources I’ve created and curated to support your yoga journey. This is where I share with you a variety of content, including my thoughts and insights on topics like Yoga Philosophy, Sanskrit Terms, the legacy of B.K.S. Iyengar and Geeta Iyengar, the Yoga Sutra’s of Patanjali, and more.
I’ve also created free guides that you can download directly, and to further enrich your understanding, I’ve also added free lectures.
I hope these resources inspire and empower your practice.
For those new to Iyengar yoga or looking for foundational understanding.
Brahmapurī and the Yogic Architecture of the Self When we practice yoga, we often hear that “the body is a temple.” But what does this metaphor actually mean within the yogic tradition? And why does B.K.S.
“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
In the vast tradition of yoga āsanas, certain poses carry not just physical significance but deep historical and spiritual resonance. Bharadvājāsana, named after the revered sage Bharadvāja, is one such posture that connects us to ancient
For those interested in the deeper philosophical underpinnings of yoga.
The ancient tradition of guru-śiṣya in yoga represents one of the most profound methods of knowledge transmission in spiritual practice. Through Geeta Iyengar’s remarkable book “Yoga – A Gem for Women,” we gain unique insights into
Geeta Iyengar’s narrative begins with her own path into yoga, which wasn’t a straightforward one. After a severe illness in her childhood, she describes a pivotal moment when her father gave her an ultimatum: “From tomorrow
The concepts of Viparyaya and Viparīta share a fascinating link both etymologically and conceptually. Rooted in the Sanskrit root “pari” (परि), which means “around” or “reversal,” both terms explore ideas of inversion or turning. The addition
For those seeking to use yoga for specific health, emotional, or therapeutic benefits.
The application of specific yoga postures (asanas) in managing anxiety symptoms represents a significant therapeutic intervention within trauma-informed Iyengar yoga practice. This approach holds particular relevance for individuals experiencing secondary trauma, such as partners of military
The development of internal resources through trauma-informed yoga practice represents a crucial aspect of therapeutic intervention, particularly for individuals managing heightened stress levels and secondary trauma responses. These internal resources, defined as adaptive psychological and physiological
The intersection of trauma-informed yoga practice and trigger management presents a significant area of investigation within contemporary therapeutic applications of Iyengar yoga. This examination becomes particularly relevant when considering populations experiencing secondary trauma, such as partners
This downloadable PDF guide offers a comprehensive introduction to Sanskrit pronunciation specifically designed for yoga practitioners. The guide includes: The guide allows you to enhance your connection to yoga’s philosophical foundations. It is suitable for yoga
Explore 3,000 years of yoga wisdom with our free guide to essential yogic texts. From Vedic manuscripts to Medieval Hatha manuals, discover key concepts, historical context, and recommended translations of yoga’s most influential writings. An indispensable
Join me for a commemorative lecture honoring B.K.S. Iyengar’s birth anniversary. Drawing from my doctoral research, this talk explores how Iyengar transformed yoga from a local practice into a global phenomenon while maintaining its spiritual depth.
In this lecture we explore the profound relationship between yogic literature and practical experience, discovering how ancient texts can transform our understanding of yoga and deepen our practice in meaningful ways. The journey begins with an
This talk explores the teacher-student (guru-śiṣya) relationship through three pivotal Upanishadic stories (800-500 BCE): Nachiketa’s encounter with Death, Śvetaketu’s lessons from his father, and Yājñavalkya’s philosophical debates. These narratives illuminate the internal qualities necessary for spiritual
In this second exploration of the guru-śiṣya tradition, we examine unconventional wisdom sources through narratives from India’s epic literature: Dattatreya finding teachers in nature, Lakṣmaṇa learning from his enemy Rāvaṇa, and Bhīṣma offering wisdom from his
Watch past sessions from the Yoga Readers Book Club, where we discuss and reflect on seminal texts in yoga and philosophy.
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