Where yoga is more than exercise…
Light on Life !
“The Yoga Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace, and Ultimate Freedom” : BKS Iyengar Join in our Summer Yoga Book Club!! We know it is hard to get inside when the weather is fine and the trails are calling, but support … Continue reading →
MIND your YOGA
When we think about yoga these days, our image is of the asanas (postures) – folks twisted up into weird positions, beautiful sunsets and warrior poses! However, when we look at the actual definition of yoga, it mentions consciousness – … Continue reading →
Correction is NOT Criticism
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” Neale Donald Walsch Yes, this is a quote from a refrigerator magnet, but for me it speaks volumes about what we are doing through yoga. Recently I have had a couple … Continue reading →
So, What’s the Difference?
Had a great time teaching First Friday Yoga class last night! A great mixed group of current students and brand new to the practice. I still get a little nervous teaching a new group just because I want them to … Continue reading →
A Fair to Remember
Pam and I hung out at the Earth Fair on Sunday and what a great way for me to start to “meet” La Crosse. It has been a while since I have done a fair, but I have to say, … Continue reading →
What is Iyengar Yoga?
It is funny that we keep asking this question – even among our own community of Iyengar Yoga teachers and practitioners. Abhijata Iyengar even decided to pose this questions to us during our last meeting. And, for students of yoga … Continue reading →
Recap and Reflect
As we all make our way back home, or for me into another part of visiting in the Dallas area, there is of course a feeling of space – a day not full of class and meetings and food with … Continue reading →
Let the Sun Shine !!
Last day classes…so much gratitude… The morning was for Pranayama, and as expected it was lovely and healing. We worked on the waves of Viloma breath and spread Prana like the rays of the sun, extending out from our hearts … Continue reading →
Enjoy Your Flight!
We were all sure it was going to be back bends this morning , and then….Urdhva Hastasana, Uttanasana, jump back to Adho Mukha Svanasana … you get the idea… JUMPINGS !!! It is always so amazing to me that Iyengar … Continue reading →
Twist and …
Today was one of those days that was just a perfect balance of work in asana and rest and surrender in simple Savasana and Pranayama (Abhyasa and Vairagya). Twists are a category of pose that started for me as such … Continue reading →