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Iyengar Yoga Sequence for supporting the Immune system
After watching Governor Baker’s press conference, I made the decision to suspend all Group Private sessions through April 8th. During this time I will continue to teach Individual Private sessions, however, I will not be giving hands-on adjustments at this … Continue reading
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You’re doing what? Ten days of Silence at the Vipassana Meditation Center
Every time I told someone where I was going for 10 days, their faces would twist in horror and the responses would be: “You’re doing what?” “Why in the heck would you want to do that?” “You are crazy!” “Be … Continue reading
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Abhijata Iyengar, “Can I be called an Iyengar Yoga Teacher?”
These are some notes I took on Abhijata’s presentation about BKS Iyengar’s legacy at the 100 Centenary Celebrations in Pune, December 2018. I cannot adequately put into words what Abhijata said, it was a very moving presentation and I hope … Continue reading
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Social Media comment: “Restorative?” What exactly is being restored?
I often receive comments and questions on my social media accounts regarding videos of my yoga practice. I try to make it a point to respond to each comment and question. In addition to responding on the original site, I … Continue reading
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India: Connections
I got up early and went for a walk. Walking in Pune is unlike walking anywhere else I have ever been. It is suffused with noise, brilliant colors, traffic, throngs of people, so many smells all at once, it is … Continue reading
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Simple Yoga Wall
I often receive comments from my students, or posts on my social media pages, saying, “I wish I had a ropes wall” or “I have nowhere in my house for a ropes wall.” To that I say, You can! It … Continue reading
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Student question: I enjoyed the twist (Jathara parivartanasana) we practiced in class. Is there a way I can practice it at home without a rope wall?
Yes! I have shared videos of the two practices below. The first video using wall ropes and the second video demonstrating how to practice this pose using a door and strap.
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Diaphragmatic Breathing, “A handbook for Yogasana Teachers: The incorporation of Neuroscience, Physiology and Anatomy into the Practice” by Mel Robin
In diaphragmatic breathing the movement is largely that of the diaphragm moving down on the inhalation and up on exhalation. There is also specific involvement of the abdominal muscle wall, resulting in the lifting and expansion of the lower rib … Continue reading
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Student Question of the Month: Why do we roll to the right side after Savasana?
Physiologically: The left lung is smaller than the right lung because the heart is left of center in the body. The liver is on the right side and is the largest, heaviest internal organ, with an average weight of 3.5 … Continue reading
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1000+ images about Iyengar Yoga
Looking for inspiration in your practice? Click the link for 1000+ Iyengar Yoga ideas
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