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.
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
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
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
For those interested in the deeper philosophical underpinnings of yoga.
In “Yoga – A Gem for Women,” Geeta Iyengar offers a profound exploration of health through the ancient lens of Āyurveda. She begins with a comprehensive definition: “Indian medical science (Āyurveda) describes health as the perfect
In the vast tapestry of Hindu tradition, the Sanskrit language holds a place of unparalleled reverence. It is not merely a medium of communication but a divine instrument through which the cosmos itself was said to
In “Yoga – A Gem for Women,” Geeta Iyengar presents a profound understanding of the three doṣas that beautifully bridges ancient Āyurvedic wisdom with modern yoga practice. Her explanation reveals how these fundamental energies – Vāta,
For those seeking to use yoga for specific health, emotional, or therapeutic benefits.
In September 2024, almost a year after life in Israel changed dramatically, I found myself standing before my first trauma-informed Iyengar yoga class. The room was filled with women—mothers and mothers-to-be, some from religious backgrounds—each carrying
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern yoga practice, props have emerged as essential tools for practitioners seeking both physical support and emotional stability. The Iyengar Yoga tradition, in particular, has pioneered the intentional use of props,
In an era marked by unprecedented uncertainty and disrupted routines, many find themselves yearning for a sense of control and stability. Iyengar yoga offers a unique approach to rebuilding this sense of agency through mindful, intentional
In this final exploration of the guru-śiṣya tradition, we examine teachers’ ethical responsibilities through three Mahābhārata narratives: Droṇācārya and Ekalavya, Droṇa and Arjuna, and Karṇa and Paraśurāma. These stories from 400 BCE – 400 CE illuminate
The brilliance of Samkhya lies in its practical relevance to our daily experience. When we recognize the distinction between pure awareness and mental activity, our yoga practice transforms from physical exercise to a technology for self-understanding.
An experimental exploration for the Yoga Readers community.
In the session, we’ll dive into 5 foundational asanas – guided by the voices of B.K.S. Iyengar and Geeta S. Iyengar, based on Light on Yoga and
Rediscovering Yoga’s Overlooked Feminine Voices This lecture brings to light the women who shaped yoga’s philosophical, devotional, and practical traditions—from ancient debate halls to the quiet, generational passing of wisdom. Drawing on my doctoral research in
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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