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In the vast and intricate repertoire of yoga āsanas (postures), Śavāsana (Corpse Pose) holds a unique and profoundly significant position. Often superficially perceived as a simple end-of-practice rest, its mastery reveals the deepest tenets of yogic philosophy and self-realization. As
“Prāṇa is the vehicle of consciousness.” — B.K.S. Iyengar, Light on Life This concise yet expansive statement from B.K.S. Iyengar reveals a foundational truth: prāṇa, often translated simply as “breath,” is in fact the dynamic force that binds the various
“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 not a stage for
“Asana is perfect firmness of body, steadiness of intelligence, and benevolence of spirit.”—B.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
A Special Online Session for the Iyengar Yoga Association of New Zealand Sunday, 18 May 2025 | 5:00-7:00 PM (New Zealand Time) | via Zoom “The pose begins when you want to leave it.” – B.K.S. Iyengar I am delighted
Eyal Shifroni brings over 45 years of yoga practice and teaching experience to this special session. As the director of the Iyengar Yoga Center in Zichron Ya’akov, Israel, he has dedicated his life to deepening and sharing yoga wisdom since
In the vast landscape of yoga philosophy, few concepts are as profoundly transformative as faith. The traditional Sanskrit principle īśvara praṇidhāna, one of the five Niyamas (observances) outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, represents the pinnacle of these observances. While commonly
In “The Tree of Yoga,” B.K.S. Iyengar offers a profound interpretation of the Amṛta Manthana (अमृत मंथन), revealing how this ancient mythological tale contains deep insights into the practice of pranayama. The story begins with a cosmic struggle between two
In “The Tree of Yoga”, BKS Iyengar shares a fascinating story that bridges these two arts through a divine performance. The story begins with Lord Siva inviting Lord Vishnu to witness his tandavanrtya – the cosmic dance of destruction and
In “The Tree of Yoga,” B.K.S. Iyengar presents a profound framework for understanding the natural evolution of yoga practice through four distinct stages (catur avasthā). As he notes, “The Hatha Yoga Pradīpika, the Siva Samhita and Patanjali himself all speak
Who was Pātañjali (पातञ्जलि)? His legacy endures not just in his individual works, but in their synthesis – showing us how grammar, medicine, and yoga are not separate disciplines but interconnected paths to understanding the mystery of human existence. From
