Let the solar eclipse happening April 8th, 2024 inspire your yoga practice. In Light on Yoga Sutras by B.K.S. Iyengar there are two yoga sutras on the sun and moon. Sutra III.28 ” By samyama on the moon, the yogi will know the position and system of the stars.” and Sutra III.27 ” By samyama …
In the Iyengar Yoga System there are two half moon poses Archa Chandrasana meaning half moon pose and Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana known as revolved half moon pose. The moon shows two sides of a half at its different phases. Practice Half Moon pose during the first quarter moon and revolved half moon poses during the …
Attending a weekly Iyengar Yoga class lays the groundwork for developing one’s own yoga practice. It is important for first time yoga students to attend several yoga classes in order to see yogic progress. Overtime one may notice a change in emotional health, flexibility, and overall improved well being. Communicating your yoga questions to a …
There are different techniques and strategies to help us stay on the path of yoga. Going to weekly yoga classes taught by Certified Iyengar Yoga Teachers (CIYTs) can contribute to regularity in yoga practice. Doing yoga at the same time in the same place in your home is a way to stay on track. Wearing …
Yoga can stand the test of time. When the tough stuff happens in our life, our yoga can be a refuge for relaxation. Yoga can build up strength in our nervous system. With healthy and calm nerves we can develop tolerance and become patient with life’s upheavals. Yoga can cool us down when we are …
Breaking into yoga practice is like trying to push a big heavy ball down a hill. The body is naturally dense and lazy while the mind is vibrant and active. By doing yoga postures we are trying to make the body as active as the mind. This helps the mind to quiet down and from …
Seated yoga poses usually are taught after one gains proficiency in standing yoga posture. For may people the muscles around the joint including inner groins and buttocks are tight. Restriction in the pelvic region prevents yoga students from sitting upright with ease. Using yoga props such as yoga blocks, yoga blankets, yoga bolsters, and the …
Why do I teach yoga? I simply cannot keep this yogic knowledge to myself. Yoga practice demands to be shared with others. a) Yoga has the power to transform. By practicing yoga aspects of ourselves we didn’t know exist are brought to light. Next time you are in class observe how you feel at the …
Three ways to help find time for your yoga practice Practice first thing in the morning before anyone in the household rises up for the day. Do your yoga practice before checking your phone, watching television, or even reading a news paper. Not an early bird? See the following hints. Consciously schedule time in your …
In Iyengar Yoga we use props such as sticky mats, blocks, straps, blankets, bolsters, chairs, walls, ropes, and sand bags to name a few. When students begin taking yoga classes, they will likely use a sticky mat, blocks, straps, and blankets. These items are used to promote stability, ease, and achieve alignment in poses. To …