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Category Archives: yoga
Learning to Float up into Adho Mukha Vrksasana (Handstand)
Using a chair, bolster, and wall to help engage the abdominal muscles to float up into Adho Mukha Vrksasana
Posted in health, Uncategorized, wellness, yoga
Tagged adho mukha vrksasana, fitness, handstand, strength, wellness, yoga
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BKS Iyengar : Comparative Length in Yoga
I have explained this to my students in class; however, it is much clearer when taught by the Master himself!
Pose of the Month – Savasana
Information taken from BKS Iyengar’s “Light on Yoga” Savasana means ‘corpse pose’. In this asana the object is to imitate a corpse. Once life has departed, the body remains still and no movements are possible. By remaining motionless for some … Continue reading
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Tagged corpse pose, health, iyengar, light on yoga, savasana, wellness, yoga
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All roads lead home..but sometimes not as easily as you would like
I get to the check-in counter and the woman behind the counter tells me my bag is 9 kilos too heavy. Okay, I’ll just pay the surcharge. There is no surcharge maam you must take 9 kilos out of your … Continue reading
Posted in humor, travel learning, yoga
Tagged airport, india, international, learning, luggage, mumbai, RIMYI, security, travel
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Abhijata and Guruji
Abhi’s classes are wonderful. I wish we had more classes with her. She has the fiery nature, passion, clear instruction, and humor of her grandfather. When I arrived in Pune, she was still on her honeymoon and went directly to … Continue reading
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Tagged abhijata, bks, granddaughter, guru, guruji, india, iyengar, meditation, poona, pune, teaching, travel, yoga
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Prashantji
Prashantji’s classes are incredibly difficult. I find I have to mentally prepare prior to attending. That being said, they are wonderful. This evening we did three main poses. Ustrasana (about a 100 of them) Urdhva Dhanurasana (about 50) and Dwi … Continue reading
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Tagged india, iyengar, learning, philosophical, philosophy, prashant, prashantji, pune, style, teaching, travel, yoga
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Smack!
I was in Prashant’s class this morning. Three quarters through the class he had us move into Eka Pada Viparita Dandasana on the chair. I didn’t want to get up, walk across the room, get a strap and come back … Continue reading
Question of the Month: You talk about the importance of adding shoulderstand to one’s practice. Why is it important and are there variations to make it easier for me to practice it?
Beneficial Effects of Sarvangasana. Information taken from, Light on Yoga, by B.K.S. Iyengar The importance of Sarvangasana cannot be over-emphasized. It is one of the greatest boons conferred on humanity by our ancient sages. Sarvangasana is the Mother of asanas. … Continue reading
Notes taken at a Menopause Workshop with Sr. Iyengar Teacher Patricia Walden
Menopause workshop with Patricia Walden. March 27th Please note: Any omissions or mistakes are clearly my error not Patricia Walden’s. Patricia’s book, “Woman’s Book of Yoga and Health” During menopause, it is important to laugh hard and laugh often. Diet … Continue reading
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