Props are a unique, distinguishing characteristic of Iyengar Yoga. This article describes the main uses and advantages of props and quotes what Mr. Iyengar and other teachers said about the use of props.
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About Standing Poses
Standing poses (asanas) are the basis for Iyengar Yoga practice. These poses open and strengthen the body, develop flexibility and build the muscle actions required for more advanced asanas.
The Kleshas, Dukkha and Samsara
Suffering (Dukkha) is part of the human experience. But why are we suffering? In most cases, we blame our life circumstances or ourselves, for our suffering. Yoga goes beyond that and explains the sources of our suffering (the Kleshas) and suggests ways to develop wisdom and insights that will allow us to overcome suffering and to live with bliss (Ananda).
An Interview With Eyal Shifroni by Pavel Karpukhin
Toward Eyal’s online workshop in Canada at July 2020, Deanna Oliphant (from the Iyengar Yoga center of Calgary, Canada) interviewed Eyal. Deanna asked Eyal about his path in yoga, about his Sadhana (practice) and how can yoga help us to face the current challenges.
Practicing Dana – Help Our Indian Friends
Dana (donation or generosity) is a very important yogic practice. Dana opens our hearts and loosens our attachment with our limiting ego.
Interview for the Mexican Iyengar Yoga Association
An interview by Tessy Ades for the “Asociacion Mexicana de Yoga Iyengar” (with Spanish translation).
An Interview With Eyal Shifroni by Deanna Oliphant
Toward Eyal’s online workshop in Canada at July 2020, Deanna Oliphant (from the Iyengar Yoga center of Calgary, Canada) interviewed Eyal. Deanna asked Eyal about his path in yoga, about his Sadhana (practice) and how can yoga help us to face the current challenges.
Practicing Santosa: How to Foster Contentment and Joy
Santosha, contentment, or joy, is one of the yogic qualities to be developed and nurtured. Santosha is the second component of Niyama – the disciplinary rules of personal practice that Patanjali provides in the Yoga Sutras. To cultivate contentment and joy, we practice acknowledging the good instead of concentrating on what is missing or what has gone wrong.
About Anitya – Impermanence and Observing Change
The word anitya in Sanskrit means impermanence, passing or transient. In Buddhism, impermanence is one of the three characteristics of reality[1]. Indeed, we all know that things constantly shift and […]
Join the Revolution / Sivan Goldhirsh
We have in yoga a wonderful classification of asanas (poses) that are twists. These poses, when done mindfully, have a refreshing effect on the body and mind. They feel great […]
In Praise of “The Extended Chair for Yoga”
I love Eyal Shifroni’s new book, The Extended Chair for Yoga! Creative, fun, and accessible for practitioners of all levels, this book allows beginners to learn poses with support and stability. Beginner […]
A Review on the Book: “The Psychophysical Lab” – In Yogabhyasa Magazine (German)
Here is an issue of the Abhyasa Magazine (published in Austria in the German language) which contains a review of Ohad’s and Eyal’s book: The Psychophysical Lab – Yoga Practice […]