BKS Iyengar – Barbican Demonstration 1984
The Beginnings of Light on Yoga
This is an abridged version from Dipika (summer 1980) of how Light on Yoga was accepted for publication by Allen & Unwin. By Beatrice Harthan Beatrice Harthan was a lawyer who worked at the Sheriffs’ and Recorder’s Prisoners’ fund at the Old Bailey. She received an MBE for her work. In the Iyengar yoga world she is […]
B.K.S. Iyengar’s vistis to Ann Arbor, Michigan
“Yoga for Scoliosis” Article by Elise Miller
What is Yoga for Scoliosis? Yoga is a highly effective remedy for addressing the ongoing issues of stiffness and pain associated with scoliosis. The first word in the title ‘Yoga for Scoliosis’ yoga is defined as yoke or union. Yoga is an ancient physical, mental, and spiritual practice designed to cultivate inner peace, an open […]
What India lacks? What needs to be done?
Functional Strength Training – A Foundation of Health
The most consequential intention I set last year was to improve my muscle power and strength. I had lost muscle mass in India due to the sedentary lifestyle of studying Sanskrit and Vedanta for eight hours a day for ten-plus years. In my recovery, I first brought a more intensive yoga practice back into my life, […]
Unlocking Pain Relief: Posture and Fascial Healing
A young woman uses a foam roller massager for fascial adhesion release, FAR.Chronic pain is often an overwhelming and onerous ordeal despite earnest attempts to alleviate its symptoms. The array of medicines and treatments explored can sometimes lead to feelings of despair. Unraveling the enigma of chronic pain necessitates a unique and concerted endeavor, as […]
Peace of Mind with Japa Meditation
At times, we feel vulnerable in the face of the unpredictable nature of a rapidly changing world. Watch the evening news; you can feel exposed, unsure if you and your loved ones will be safe. This has become a stark reality for the global population due to the recent pandemic and extreme weather events worldwide. […]
Unconditional Love
To suffer means to be constantly engaged in a futile drama of finding someone, others, to give you what you are not able to give to yourself: self-validation, self-understanding, and self-care with the freedom from self-judgment. Universally, people go through life saying, “If I have this or that, I can be happy.” Once the desired […]
Sanskrit Alphabet Chart
