Iyengar Yoga Blog
Pranayama – What did Patanjali Say about it?
If you practice Pranayama, you may be curious to know how Patanjali defined this practice and described its effects. This is the subject of this article. You can also listen to the Episode on my Podcast “Talks about the Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali” that deals with this subject. The Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā (an old text…
Subtle Forms of Himsa
In a previous article, I discussed Ahimsa and explained the difficulty of practicing this basic Yama. Adhering to Ahimsa is very challenging when we feel threatened or attacked. Hence, we need to uproot all the seeds of Himsa (violence, the wish to harm) within us. Deep in our consciousness, there are different kinds of seeds:…
What Can We Learn by Practicing Asanas?
Asana practice is much more than physical activity. If we practice with mindfulness, we can learn a lot about the nature of our mind and develop non-reactivity. Learning Non-Reactivity What happens when you stay in a pose like Paśchimottānāsana or Sālamba Sarvāṅgāsana, and after a few minutes you feel an urge to come out of…
How and What to Observe in a Yoga Class
A yoga class is an excellent opportunity to observe and study yourself
Combining Iyengar Yoga in Treating Children with Emotional Problems
Combining Iyengar Yoga in treating children with emotional problems. A report of some cases and a discussion of the effectiveness of using Yoga in these treatments.
What Is Required to Be a Good Yoga Practitioner and a Good Yoga Teacher
What character traits and qualities are required to be a good yoga practitioner? What character traits and qualities are required to be a good yoga teacher?