Knowledge, Practice, and Healing
Knowledge, Practice, and Healing
Here I share what I study and teach: Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras, Sanskrit terms, Indian philosophy, and the legacy of B.K.S. Iyengar and Geeta Iyengar. Read the articles, watch the lectures, and download the guides, at your own pace.
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Dr. Agi Wittich · Iyengar yoga teacher and scholar
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Four ways in, depending on where you stand today.
READING CYCLE
Our next reading cycle begins in January. See the schedule and join for free.
FREE GUIDE
How to say āsana, prāṇāyāma, and the terms we use every day in class, with transliteration and meaning.
ARTICLE
An introduction to the Yoga Sūtras and why they still shape how we practice.
ARTICLE
“The body is a laboratory for life”: following the Iyengar method of experiment and attention.
A talk, a guide, and articles from across the library. View all articles ↓
FREE TALK
From local innovation to a global tradition: how Iyengar reshaped modern yoga.
FREE GUIDE
The key texts of yoga through history, and where to begin reading.
ARTICLE
The sacred journey of pregnancy in the Iyengar tradition.
ARTICLE
How Iyengar pedagogy creates pathways to embodied healing.
In a recent Yoga Readers session, Dr. Lois Steinberg opened her teaching archives and personal memories, sharing stories that span...
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In the vast repertoire of yoga āsanas, Śavāsana (Corpse Pose) holds a unique and profound position. As Geeta Iyengar explains...
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In the rich tradition of yoga, Śaṇmukhī Mudrā stands as a profound technique for sensory withdrawal and inner awareness. As...
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“The rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul create the symphony of...
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Many of these pieces began in Yoga Readers sessions. We read one text at a time, meet twice a month on Zoom, and keep talking between gatherings. Everyone is welcome.
Each Study Pack gathers a full reading cycle: recordings, notes, guiding questions, and Sanskrit tools, ready whenever you return to the text.
