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A course of selected themes from the Yoga Sutras with Dr. Agi Wittich The Yoga Sลซtras of Pataรฑjali are the philosophical heart of yoga. For yoga practitioners they are a living guide that shapes how we move, breathe, and perceive
โPrฤแนa is the vehicle of consciousness.โ โ B.K.S. Iyengar, Light on Life This concise yet expansive statement from B.K.S. Iyengar reveals a foundational truth: prฤแนa, often translated simply as โbreath,โ is in fact the dynamic force that binds the various
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
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.
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
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
In the vast tapestry of yogic history, certain encounters stand as powerful testimonies to the universality of spiritual wisdom. The debate between Sulabha and King Janaka, as mentioned in Geeta Iyengar’s “Yoga – A Gem for Women,” represents one such
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 have been structured. According
