Day two with Abhi continued our study of the gunas (energetic properties of Nature) within the “architecture” of asanas – and a lot of great standing asanas at that. She reminded us that yesterday we were bringing the tamasic (inert) … Continue reading →
Today was the first morning of our Autumn Sangha with Abhijata Iyengar. I hope that some of you have decided to join the “party” as she decided to call it this morning. She started by discussing the difference in approach … Continue reading →
In our Yoga Sutra discussion group last Sunday we discussed the sutras in the second chapter that lead up to the 8 limbs of yoga. It was a great recap on some of the foundational philosophies of yoga and why … Continue reading →
During the last meeting of the Yoga Sutra discussion group we navigated the reason for the relationship between purusa (the seer, pure consciousness) and Prakrti (the seen, Nature). This relationship is the foundation for the practice of yoga itself. “Life” … Continue reading →
Blog Written by Hallie Evans, teacher at The Yoga Place “Relaxation means release of unnecessary muscular tension in your body, which also allows firmness of the inner body and serenity in the mind.” BKS IYENGAR I have to admit, when … Continue reading →
Are you new to yoga and maybe have some hesitancy due to some aches, pains, old injuries, or just age? Iyengar Yoga is a practice for YOU and The Yoga Place is beginning a new “Ageless” class on Tuesday afternoons … Continue reading →
The Yoga Place is now offering brand new students the opportunity to take a beginning class from the comfort of their own home, taught by Chris Saudek who has been teaching Iyengar Yoga for almost 40 years. In her own … Continue reading →
“I like that the philosophy is brought directly into the practice – using familiar asanas frees our attention energy for the topic – also, relating the limbs to our outside daily life – this is probably the best part for … Continue reading →
JOIN US LIVE on ZOOM this Friday, September 4th at 5:00pm to discuss the Summer Book Read of “The Art of Happiness” !! Once again I am going to combine the discussion we had in Yoga Sutra Study yesterday with … Continue reading →
Chapter 14 of “The Art of Happiness” by HH the Dalai Lama is all about dealing with our anxiety and fear and building self-esteem. What a needed examination for us now living in a world of uncertainty and fear! Like … Continue reading →
