Monthly Archives: March 2010

An excerpt from a BKS Iyengar interview taken from the Astadala Yogamala, Volume 7, says it all. “…I had tuberculosis as a young man and bouts of other diseases that had compromised my lungs. In 1984 I was in San … Continue reading →

Hip opening poses have numerous benefits. They are wonderful for relieving unwanted stress, calming the nervous system, combating fatigue, as well as bringing positive emotional and energetic effects. They prepare a mother’s body for childbirth. They are important to practice … Continue reading →

The fingers should be interlocked and fit together without spaces and without gripping. Think of the interlocking of your fingers as the dove-tailing found in fine furniture. The top of the thumbs should touch, not fold over each other. The … Continue reading →

Benefits: · Helps to fight disease · Relieves tension in the chest and face · Face, throat and eye muscles are strengthened · Reduces eye strain · With continued practice speech becomes clearer making Simhasana a beneficial exercise for individuals … Continue reading →

I attended a workshop with Father Joe Perriera, a Sr. Iyengar Teacher from India. He is also a Catholic priest. I never imagined a priest quoting Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. His perspective on yoga and his teachings are very different than … Continue reading →

From the movie Enlightened Up!

Why do you take photos and videotapes of your practice? When Mr. Iyengar came to Boston and spoke at the Majestic Theatre, one of the things he talked about was his wife Ramamani. His wife helped him deepen his yoga … Continue reading →

I enjoy the humor in this video. So often, the fun get’s lost in a challenging practice. Leave the ego behind and just smile 🙂