Learn Yoga

There are many ways to learn yoga available to use these days. One can select among the many yoga books, instructional yoga videos, online yoga lessons, yoga schools, yoga instructors, and yoga phone apps. Whatever method you chose persistence and constant yoga practice are needed to obtain and maintain yoga success.  Many believe an actual …

Yoga Studio

Many people have different paths to yoga practice. Some folks first encounter with yoga is with a yoga teacher in a yoga studio. For others it could be through friends or family who taken yoga courses or have a home yoga practice. If you are a current yoga student invite your friends, co-workers, family, and …

Yoga Dress

Many people new to yoga wonder what they should wear to yoga class. Yoga clothing that is comfortable and allows freedom of movement is best. Yoga apparel should neither be too baggy nor too tight.  Yoga shirts should be tucked into yoga pants.  Yoga outfits should be made out of breathable material such as cotton. …

Yoga Space

A yoga space is any place where we practice yoga. We can create room in our minds and hearts for yoga. Sharing a yoga space with others may mean we send others positive and welcoming messages.  Having a yoga space requires us to take time to clear out clutter in our homes. We may even …

Yoga Student

Are you a student of yoga? Many people are intrigued by yoga because of its bountiful health benefits. When I first read Light on Yoga I was attracted to reading the “Effects” section of all the yoga pose descriptions. It was not until many years later that I learned to read and re-read the method …

Yoga Teacher

Certified Iyengar Yoga Teachers (CIYTs) undergo rigorous yoga training to in order to pass the yoga assessment. Candidates must study Iyengar yoga for several years before they can start preparing to become Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructors.  Interested students must study with a yoga mentor who guides them through the Iyengar yoga assessment process. The mentor …

Yoga Poses

The english translation of the sanskrit word Asana is seat. Although many yoga poses or yoga postures are also referred to as yoga asanas.  In B.K.S Iyengar’s Light on Yoga there are over 200 yoga poses. None of the yoga postures in  Light on Yoga are done with a yoga prop. However, yoga props are …