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The moment you discover you’re carrying new life, everything changes. Your body becomes a vessel of creation, your breath sustains two beings, and every movement carries profound responsibility. In “Yoga: A Gem for Women,” Geeta Iyengar offers expectant mothers a
From its intriguing name to its profound effects, Yoga Kurunta offers a fascinating approach to yoga practice that makes challenging postures accessible while deepening our understanding of alignment and movement. As Geeta Iyengar beautifully explains in “Yoga: A Gem for
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
According to Geeta S. Iyengar’s “Yoga – A Gem for Women,” buddhi (intelligence) serves as a cornerstone in the practice and understanding of yoga. Far beyond mere intellectual capacity, buddhi represents the higher discriminating faculty of the mind that bridges
According to Geeta Iyengar’s “Yoga – A Gem for Women,” the human body consists of five sheaths or layers, known as kośas. These layers extend from the outer physical body to the innermost spiritual essence, each interpenetrating and influencing the
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 “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 harmony of bodily functions,
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
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, Pitta, and Kapha –
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 this sacred relationship, particularly
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 onwards no more medicines.
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 of the prefix “vi”
