Knowledge of Self – Chakras and Nadis
In our last discussion of The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, we discussed three more sutras that have to do with knowledge of the nadis and chakras (energy lines and centers) and the ability for that knowledge and integration (samyama) to … Continue reading →
Iyengar Yoga Ignite!
We have a new Monday evening series starting TONIGHT! so don’t miss out. As we have all been facing a bit of struggle the past years, it is important to keep the spark of Self-appreciation and knowledge alive! YOGA is … Continue reading →
Sunday Sadhana Classes – 9:00am (CST)
The “motto” for The Yoga Place is “where yoga is more than exercise and instruction is individualized” – and though this is a driving force behind Iyengar Yoga in general and the basis in approach to teaching for all classes, … Continue reading →
108 Sun Salutations – Happy New Year!
Yes, it has been probably almost 20 years now for me doing 108 Sun Salutations for my New Year celebration. And of course, the first question people ask is why 108??? The number 108 has been found to have significance … Continue reading →
Dawn of Wisdom
For our last day with Abhijata, she covered the process and particulars of Pranayama practice (regulation of the breath) – why we do it, when to start it, and how to approach it. She ended the session mentioning the following … Continue reading →
Building Discrimination with Warrior I
Day 3 of Abhijata’s celebration was a study of Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I). It reminded me of the approach Prashant Iyengar takes with his book, Alpha and Omega of Trikonasana. We looked at Virabhadrasana I in different contexts and timings … Continue reading →
Time and Tenacity
On our second day of celebration with Abhijata Iyengar, she reminded us that as Iyengar Yoga practitioners we follow a “typical practice cycle” through time – whether it be a month or a workshop – of Standing Poses, Forward Extensions, … Continue reading →
Happy 103!
December 14th is BKS Iyengar’s birthday and he would have been 103 this year! His daughter, Geeta Iyengar, and part of the great legacy of teaching in this method, was born on Dec 7th. So, this whole month is a … Continue reading →
Yogi Knowledge : Of Self and Universe
In our last Yoga Sutra discussion group we discussed sutras 27-29 in the Third Chapter on “yogic powers”. In these sutras it becomes clear in the various commentaries that the internal universe for the yogi corresponded directly with the external … Continue reading →
Salute the Sun!
As winter is upon us, the weather chills and the external sun is not seen as often. However, our yoga practice is always there to kindle the heat of the sun that lies within. The Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar) is … Continue reading →