Podcasts about bks iyengar

Nivedita Joshi's journey in Yoga is an example of how the scientific Iyengar's method, coupled with earnest and sincere practice, could bring about remarkable results. In her teens, Nivedita was stricken by slipped disc and cervical spondylosis. No doctor in India could cure her or diagnose her correctly. She lost the ability to move her hands and legs, and by the time she was 26, after 12 years of struggling with the condition, she was completely bedridden. In 1996, Nivedita met BKS Iyengar in Pune and joined his medical classes as a patient. Her transformative experience of healing nurtured her commitment to Guruji's teachings and motivated her to help others experience the health-giving benefits of Iyengar Yoga. In 2004, Nivedita opened the first Iyengar Yoga center in Delhi, Iyengar Yogakshema, where she teaches general and medical classes. In this interview, Nivedita reflects on her remarkable experience of recovery and healing through the Iyengar method. She shares her take on what makes Guruji's approach to mind-body work so effective for health. She also recounts some episodes from her 22 years of close association with Guruji and offers some guidance to the younger generation of students and teachers. ___ More information about Nivedita Joshi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOghTM9NkeQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb89zTipXOE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9MezxWaGdw Iyengar Yoga center in Delhi - Iyengar Yogakshema https://www.iyengaryogakshema.org/ ___ Glossary: सूक्ष्मशरीर - sukshma sharira - subtle body, the vehicle of consciousness with which one passes from life to life. स तु दीर्घकाल नैरन्तर्य सत्कारा असेवितो दृढभूमि: - 1.14 Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Long, uninterrupted, alert practice is the firm foundation for restraining the fluctuations.

Clive Sheridan talks with J about the early days in yoga's migration west, devotion to inner divine presence, and the intimate experience of being with yourself. They discuss adventure travel in the early sixties, American explorer Theos Bernard, Goa in the seventies, drop in classes with BKS Iyengar, receiving the grace of Goddess Durga, spiritual friendship and sangha, free will, releasing sadness, tools of transformation, being moved by messages of the heart, and living in the world passionately while always staying alert to what arises.   To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM.   Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS.    

Chers yogis et chères yoginis, j'espère de tout coeur que vous allez bien.Je vous partage un petit épisode pour parler un peu de l'essence de cette très belle citation de BKS Iyengar. La discussion se tournera peu à peu vers le rôle du corps en yoga. Ce temple sacré dont il faut prendre soin. Au delà même du physique, l'asana revêt une logique de "dévotion".De façon très poétique, dérouler son tapis, c'est entrer en conversation avec soi, avec l'univers, avec plus grand que nous. C'est se mettre au diapason avec ce qui est. C'est interagir avec beauté et ouverture à tout ce qui se présente à nous. Chaque jour.Je vous souhaite une belle écoute ♥️ ________→ ✿ Essaie GRATUITEMENT mon studio de yoga en ligne pour pratiquer en illimité :https://bit.ly/3yp3QZF• Des nouvelles pratiques publiées chaque semaine• Free form mouvement, yoga poétique & incarné (embodiment)+ 250 cours thématiques soit + 150h de contenu • 10 programmes• 10 ebooks mis à disposition pour compléter ta pratique off the mat et aller plus loin dans la philosophie yogi.__________→ Je t'offre un CADEAU

In the second part of the interview Lois Steinberg reflects on how her Yoga practice has evolved over the years, and what young and senior practitioners should be mindful of for their practice. Lois speaks about the effects that Yoga has on health. In what ways could Iyengar Yoga make an effective impact for women in coping with various women's health issues? How could Yoga make a difference when dealing with the diseases like cancer? ___ Classes, books and other Lois's work mentioned in the interview: Guidance for cross bolsters asana https://vimeo.com/604054070 Lois's article on L-shapes https://www.loissteinberg.com/l-shapes Videos of BKS Iyengar's workshop in Panchgani for his 75th birthday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwTqIgP8U6E&list=PLTw0jsrwaLC1vA7A2xZ8fxYzkrr44zTxd&index=1 Iyengar Yoga therapy workshop with Lois Steinberg for Russian students https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=KN8AoPbRrGI&embeds_referring_euri=https://www.google.com/&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE “Geeta S. Iyengar's Guide to a Woman's Yoga Practice” https://www.loissteinberg.com/products/geeta-s-iyengars-guide-to-a-womans-yoga-practice-2006 “Iyengar Yoga Cancer Book” https://www.loissteinberg.com/products/iyengar-yoga-cancer-book-2013 Lois's work for Botswana wildlife rescue https://www.loissteinberg.com/botswanawildliferescue

George Dovas Iyengar Yoga Teacher George Dovas encountered Iyengar Yoga in Sydney, Australia in 1999 when he was working as a fitness instructor. At that time, George was keen to understand what it means to be "healthy" and “fit”. The teachings of BKS Iyengar revealed aspects of human health that George hadn't encountered in any other modality or by any other “fitness expert”. Not only was BKS Iyengar's vision of human health profound, it was also his brilliance as a teacher that was noteworthy, and the skill with which he could convey the theoretical understanding of total “health” interwoven with the practices to achieve that. In 2001 George relocated to Hong Kong at a time when fitness and Yoga were rapidly growing in South East Asia. Now, George is the Director of The Iyengar Yoga Centre of Hong Kong. He teaches students of all levels and is a mentor for upcoming teachers. George is an assessor of teachers seeking Iyengar Yoga certification in South East Asia and China. As well as teaching Yoga, he has given talks on Yoga, its benefits and how this ancient science is being verified by modern science. Annually he studies at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RIMYI) in Pune, India with the Iyengar family. Formerly, as well as working in the fitness industry, he worked as a business consultant for a top tier professional-services firm.

Episode 18. Neeta Datta started attending Yoga classes with Guruji in Mumbai in 1975. Her father, Hasmukh Mehta, who had also been studying under BKS Iyengar, guided all of his children to join Guruji's classes. Neeta started assisting Guruji after a few years and continued to do so until she moved to the US in 1987. Neeta now lives and teaches Yoga in Cupertino, California. She is the elder sister of Birjoo, Rajvi, and Arti Mehta, who are also highly regarded Iyengar Yoga teachers. In this episode, Neeta speaks about the importance of going beyond the words and instructions in Yoga. She reminds us that words have limited meaning, and that language cannot express everything. We have to observe and absorb, be open about everything, rather than just take words. May this interview be of help in your own journey!

Episode 15. Dr. Rajvi H Mehta is among the most senior teachers of Iyengar Yoga from Mumbai and has been studying directly under BKS Iyengar since 1979. Rajvi grew up in Yoga, and ever since her childhood it has been a natural part of her life. Her parents and siblings all studied Yoga directly under Guruji. All of Rajvi's siblings - Neeta Datta, Arti Mehta, and Birjoo Mehta - are also among the most senior students and teachers of Iyengar Yoga. Dr. Rajvi H Mehta has a master's in Microbiology and a doctorate in IVF, and is one of the first clinical embryologists in India. Since 1994, Rajvi Mehta has also been a founder-editor of Yoga Rahasya, a quarterly publication of RIMYI which aims to share the essence of Guruji's teachings. In this episode, Rajvi ji shares how she came to Yoga, her first memories of Guruji and his classes in Mumbai, and why even as a kid she was mesmerized by him. You'd also hear the story of Yoga Rahasya, how it started and turned into a personal opportunity for Rajvi to explore the subject of Yoga close to Guruji and the Iyengar family. Rajvi Mehta's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rajvi.mehta.562/?hl=en Yoga Rahasya https://bksiyengar.com/modules/referen/yr/yr.htm

This week on the podcast, I have a very special conversation with Anne Cushman, a pioneer in the field of mindful yoga. Anne is a senior retreat teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, where she founded the first multi-year Buddhist meditation training for yoga teachers.  Anne Cushman has dedicated her life to the embodied Dharma path, equally exploring the wisdom traditions of yoga and Buddhism, since she started her practice in the 1980s. Her teachings and writings skillfully express the intersections of philosophy, meditation, movement, creativity, and real-world practice. We talk about why it has been important for her to center mindfulness in her yoga practice, and how yoga asana and pranayama allowed her to truly absorb the Dharma teachings beyond a conceptual understanding. You'll hear how she defines mindful yoga, and how cultivating mindful awareness enables us to meet all of the contents of our experience - on the mat and off. She also shares some fascinating history, as someone who had a front row seat to the development of yoga and Buddhist Dharma culture in the West.  You'll hear about Anne's time working as an editor and writer at Yoga Journal (in its early days), including her experience interviewing BKS Iyengar. She also shares what it was like being one of the first teachers to offer yoga practices on Buddhist meditation retreats at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. We touch on issues like balancing tradition and innovation, moving between spiritual communities, drawing from multiple lineages, and the potential of cultural appropriation. Anne emphasizes that yoga and meditation have always gone together and that asana was always intended to be in service of the transformation of heart and mind. Enjoy this inspiring and insightful interview with a true mindful movement trailblazer! -- Guest Bio: Anne Cushman is a pioneer in the integration of mindfulness, embodied meditation, and creative expression. A senior retreat teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, she founded the first multi-year Buddhist meditation training for yoga teachers. She's the author of the memoir The Mama Sutra: A Story of Love, Loss, and the Path of Motherhood; the novel Enlightenment for Idiots (honored by Booklist as one of the top ten first novels of its year); the mindful yoga book Moving Into Meditation; and the India pilgrimage guide From Here to Nirvana; and her essays on spiritual practice in daily life have appeared in the New York Times, Yoga Journal, O: The Oprah Magazine, Lion's Roar, Tricycle, and many other publications. She is a guiding teacher for the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, which has trained thousands of teachers in more than 70 countries. She mentors mindfulness practitioners and writers worldwide and leads retreats and classes both in person and online with a focus on creativity, embodiment, connection with nature, and daily life practice. -- For more links and resources mentioned in this episode, find the show notes at movedtomeditate.yoga/podcast. To learn more about Anne Cushman, visit her website at annecushman.com And, learn more about the Dharma, Yoga, and Mindfulness Training (DYMT) at Spirit Rock Meditation Center Thanks so much for listening! Feel free to reach out through my website with any episode requests, topics you'd like to hear about, or guest interview suggestions. You can also connect with me on Instagram or Threads  at @addie_movedtomeditate.

Episode 13. David Meloni is a devoted practitioner and highly regarded teacher of Iyengar Yoga from Italy. David began his Yoga journey in 1996, initially learning from BKS Iyengar's book, "Light on Yoga."  When the light of Yoga sparked within him, David committed to this path, seeking not just any guidance but direct guidance from BKS Iyengar himself. Since 2003, he has been visiting Pune, staying there continuously for months and studying under Guruji's direct guidance. "Guruji's verdict was, 'Your practice is empty,'" David recounts. "You must unlearn everything, return to the foundations, and grasp the connection between correct actions." Through David's unwavering efforts, perseverance, and devotion, he not only learned from his Guru but also delved deeper into the subject of Yoga. This experience also made him realise the importance of moving Yoga practice beyond its physical aspects.   In the first part of the interview David talks about his experience of learning Yoga from the book, his learnings and the challenges that new students should be alert to. We also discuss the difference between Iyengar Yoga and Guruji's teachings; why it is critical for a practitioner of Yoga to understand the importance of experiential knowledge and not simply rely on dry information from notes or books; what the true purpose of props is and how they could support your progress on the path of Yoga. May what you listen to here give you encouragement and direction in your Yoga practice.  David Meloni's website https://www.davidmeloniyoga.com/  David Meloni's instagram https://www.instagram.com/davidmeloniiyengaryoga/?hl=en 

Episode 11. Corine Biria is among the most senior direct disciples of BKS Iyengar and a highly regarded Yoga teacher from Paris. Corine embarked on her Yoga journey in 1981 at the age of 20, and from the very beginning, it was clear for her that this was her path. Shortly after starting her Yoga practice, she met her husband Faeq Biria, one of the most devout students of BKS Iyengar and an internationally recognized Yoga teacher who has been spreading Yoga through his courses, intensives, and by training hundreds of teachers around the world. In 1983, after two years of intensive Yoga practice, Corine came to Pune to establish herself more firmly on the path of Yoga and to study directly from Guruji. This was a transformative experience for her, forming a strong foundation for her Yoga practice to this day. In this interview Corine is reflecting on her journey in Yoga, her initial steps on this path, her first intensive course in Pune led by Guruji, her experience studying directly from him and why she felt protected and full of confidence while being guided by her Guru BKS Iyengar.   What does it truly mean to be humble? Why could the wrong perception (branti darshana) be a serious obstacle to your progress on the path of Yoga? What does it mean to have a Guru, and what is his purpose in his students' lives? These questions and more will be addressed in this episode with Corine Biria. Iyengar Yoga Center in Paris where Corine Biria teaches. https://centreiyengar-paris.fr/le-centre-iyengar/ I hope this interview will be insightful and beneficial for you and would serve you as an inspiration in your Yoga practice.

Episode 4. Sri H.S. Arun is a senior teacher of Iyengar Yoga from Bangalore. He met his Guru, BKS Iyengar, in 1978 and became his devoted disciple. Sri Arun has been teaching Yoga at his Yoga center, Prashant Yogashraya, for nearly 40 years. His wife, Shreematha, is also an ardent student of Iyengar Yoga; she teaches yoga when Arunji travels abroad to conduct workshops for his students around the world. For Arunji's outstanding grasp of the subject and teaching skills, the state government of India and various institutions have honored him with numerous titles, such as Yoga Praveena and Adarsha Yogacharya. How can you connect with your teacher when they are no longer around? In what ways should a practitioner of Yoga correct and adjust their body in asanas to attain calmness of mind? Which yoga prop Arunji calls “the star of the props”? How does experimenting contribute to our yoga practice? And, how could the practice of yoga influence relationships with your partner? These questions will be addressed in this interview with Arunji. Prashant Yogashraya website https://yogashraya.org/

Ruth White, author of Presence: The Truth of Yoga, talks with J about the earliest days of BKS Iyengar coming to the UK and developing a practice that endures. They discuss practicing in a living room with BKS Iyengar, the difference between classes in Pune compared to the UK, standardization and growth, whether or not Iyengar was an abusive teacher, starting a yoga prop company, why Iyengar focused primarily on postures, going inward, and the dropping away of ego identifications so we can see each other as one and the same.   To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM.   Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS.    

Today we explore the epic yoga battle between the Iyengar school and the Ashtanga school, as we sit down with author, yoga practitioner, three-time Fullbright fellow to India, researcher, editor, and Professor of English and Creative Writing at Penn State University, Elizabeth Kadetsky! Elizabeth's took up the study of yoga when she was a teenager (back in 1984, but who's counting?) and she continues to practice yoga today. After twelve years studying in Iyengar studios, she finally met BKS Iyengar at a talk he was giving in New York City in 1996. You may have hear of her very popular book, First There Is a Mountain (published in 2004). This book was intended to be the original “Eat, Pray, Love.” As early yoga students, it was the first of it's kind. This book chronicles a year where Elizabeth worked directly with the great Yoga Master, BKS Iyengar, while she was researching his role in the history of Indian Independence and the complicated dance between East and West. Later her practice evolved to include many forms of Hatha Yoga and also Ashtanga yoga, which is how she first met Russell, while practising with Guy Donahaye, in New York city. Today, we're learning about her research around the authenticity of the origin stories we were told about the yoga practice and how yoga's being weaponized by the Right-Wing politics of India. We look at how the idea of anything as a “Pure Tradition” can become a toxic premise upon which racism festers. The world has always been a global place and we should celebrate the continuation of cultural exchange. Building bridges instead of walls. We're also diving into her current and ongoing research about a set of stolen goddess sculptures from India, and the great debate around whether these recently found stolen works of art should be returned back to their place of origin or not. What is the difference between a temple, a church, or a museum? Should great works of art belong to a more universal collective or to a particular group or person? Does the repatriation of art, actually right a colonial wrong? And what happens to these works of art once they are returned back to their native land? What kind of transparency and accountability is required of a government who takes back their stolen works of art to the rest of the global community? If you're ready to examine the intersection of politics, art, and yoga and what's our responsibility is as conscious leaders and yoga practitioners… This is the conversation for you! LEARN MORE ABOUT ELIZABETH KADETSKY WEBSITE. I FACEBOOK A big heart of thanks to our friends, family, and students from around the world, who've generously supported this podcast through your comments, sharing, and financial donations. If you've enjoyed today's podcast, please consider supporting our future episodes by making a donation. Every little bit goes a long way and we are immensely grateful for any and all of your support. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Make A Donation ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harmonyslater.com/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❤ Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!  ❤  Give us a 5★ rating! Opening and closing music by Nick Evans from his album “for Morgan.” Listen to the entire album on Spotify ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Purchase your own copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Episode 3. Firooza Ali Razvi is among the most senior Iyengar Yoga teachers and based in Mumbai. She has studied with Yogacharya BKS Iyengar since 1977. Firooza was in her early twenties when she started her Yoga journey with her first Yoga teacher Father Joe Pereira. Father Joe later became a medium between Guruji and Firooza, and introduced her to BKS Iyengar. She shares how Yoga has taught her to live with honesty, how it has helped her develop a stronger personality, gain the courage to face any challenge, break out of her shell, and not care much about what the world thinks of her. Firooza is also a Master of Arts in Philosophy and she has taught philosophy to undergraduate students. How should a student of Yoga think of progress in Yoga practice? When should a Yoga student look for a new teacher? How can a student of Yoga find the balance between knowing the philosophical aspect of Yoga and doing the practice of yoga? These questions and more will be addressed in this episode with Firooza.  Firooza currently teaches at Iyengar Yogashraya in Mumbai and conducts workshops in India and globally.

'Yoga is the journey of the Self, through the Self, to the Self,' says Bhagavat Gita. Studying and discovering the Self is the essential part of Yoga practice. Yogacharya BKS Iyengar, who was the greatest teacher of Yoga in modern times, was continuously studying and examining his physical, physiological, and mental body during his Yoga practice. He gained all his knowledge about Yoga through his direct experience, and encouraged his students to explore the asanas (Yoga postures) firsthand to gain a deeper understanding of their effects on the body and mind. BKS Iyengar made Yoga accessible to people worldwide and helped many, regardless of their physical condition, to benefit from it. His distinct style of practice was called 'Iyengar Yoga' by his students to emphasize that Iyengar was a teacher they follow and study from. In this podcast we explore the vast subject of Iyengar Yoga with Senior Iyengar Yoga teachers, who are direct disciples of BKS Iyengar. Here they reflect on their Yoga journeys, share their lifelong lessons, and recount moments of joy and growth when studying under the guidance of their Guru.  In this podcast trailer you'd also learn what is niyama and why this podcast is called 'The Fourth Niyama'.

Nicki Doane (www.nickidoane.com | @mayayogastudio ) Nicki lives in Maui and she recorded this episode from her studio sharing her story of yoga as well as the devastation caused by the fires in the last few days.  Links to donate and help the people of Maui are below. Maui Strong Fund Maui Rapid Response - the hub for verified donation links What's happening on Maui | Mind Blown from Yoga | Yoga via The Grateful Dead | Yoga feeling familiar | Tim Miller | Mysore in 1991 | Thoughts on Pattabhi Jois | Yoga was fun, but it gets deeper | Not being ready for The Yoga Sutras | Teaching style | Ashtanga on Maui | Fires on Maui Nicki Doane is an internationally recognized yoga teacher, known for her ability to make the practice of yoga accessible to every body. She began her study of yoga at the age of 18 while attending the University of Massachusetts. From her first class, she knew she had found something special and deeply familiar. While she began to practice yoga on a purely physical plane and because it felt good, it became apparent some years later that there was more to Yoga than she originally thought. In 1991, Nicki traveled to Mysore, India to study with Sri K Pattabhi Jois, the master of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. She fell in love with the practice and continued her studies with Pattabhi Jois until his death in 2009. What she experienced on that first trip was a radical realization that yoga is much more than a physical practice. The yoga affected her deeply on an emotional and spiritual level. After that she was hooked! As she delved deeper into the Ashtanga practice she became curious about her teacher's teacher and his lineage. She learned that Tirumalai Krishnamacharya had been Pattabhi Jois' teacher and also the teacher of BKS Iyengar. This led her to study Iyengar Yoga with Mr. Iyengar, his children and with many of his senior teachers as well including Gabriella Giubilaro and Patricia Walden, at his institute in Pune, India. Nicki has always believed that her practice continued to grow and evolve due to her study and practice of both of these systems of Yoga. Nicki continues to study to study yoga with senior teachers and believes that a great teacher must always remain a dedicated student. Nicki's teaching has grown out of her practice and her deep faith in yoga and she chooses to honor her students as individuals first and foremost. Nicki's style combines asana, pranayama, philosophy, and poetry and her classes are strong and accessible to everyone. Nicki uses humor in her teaching to set her students at ease and she is considered to be very relatable and down to earth. She is known as a Teacher's teacher and loves igniting the spark of yoga in her students. Nicki lives on the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii, where she owns and directs the Maya Yoga Studio on the North Shore of Maui. She has been featured in numerous articles and has graced the cover of Yoga Journal magazine. She is featured in 2 Ashtanga Yoga videos available through Gaiam and in 9 videos entitled Maya Yoga Vinyasa on her youtube channel. She is currently finishing a book on Yoga for beginners. Nicki teaches workshops and teacher training courses at her studio on Maui and travels all over the world conducting workshops, teacher trainings, and retreats.

Dona Holleman, Honorary President of The Centered Yoga Dona Holleman Association, talks with J about her storied career and the formative relationships that shaped yoga in the west. They discuss the Theosophical Society and the origins of J. Krishnamurti, world wars and being born in a prison camp. talks with Krishnamurti in Saanen and Gstaad, Iyengar as a young man, Vanda Scaravelli's influence, the emergence of teaching certification, emptying your body to fill it back up, consciousness, and the individual path of finding your true self.   To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM.   Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS.    

Lolly Stirk, teacher at Mothertime and teacher trainer at YogaBirth, talks with J about the history of the active birth movement and prenatal yoga classes. They discuss her arrival in London during the summer of love, opening one of the first vegetarian restaurants down the street from Abbey Road, hanging out with the Beatles and making dinner for BKS Iyengar, softening practice, how Vanda Scaravelli taught, studying with Sheila Kitzinger and Michel Odent, and the power of learning to surrender to the process of life.   To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM.   Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS.    

Withdrawal of the Senses.Returning to Yoga-8, the limbs of practice, E61 is all about Pratyahara (the fifth limb) withdrawal of the senses. Even after decades of study, practice, and teaching, there are aspects of Yoga that are a constant curiosity, Pratyahara is one of them.Sherry & Theresa decided to go on a field trip before tackling this notion of sense withdrawal and went floating. That's right, floating. Floating is akin to what we used to refer to as a, “sensory deprivation tank.” That was the expectation, total sensory deprivation. While the hosts did not withdraw from all their senses, they talk a bit about how the focus of floating in darkness that is the same with eyes open as closed, had an influence on their sensory experience that opened doors to understanding Pratyahara in a new way.Floating offered a new language with which to offer clarity (or at least an alternate road to clarity).This episode touches on what Pratyahara is, how it can be practiced in the modern world, and benefits of practice. Pratyahara is the 5th of 8 limbs and is the first of the more contemplative practices. Talking about Pratyahara brought up other subtle body anatomy maps (chakras, koshas, and more) which curiously overlay each other in symbiotic ways.Pratyahara asks us to notice what we notice.This conversation covers some of the basics, but if you wish to understand Pratyahara (or any of these limbs) in a more scholarly way, absolutely find a teacher with whom you can do the deeper dives. Major voices in the transmission of these teachings were sourced, including BKS Iyengar, Richard Freeman, TKV Desikachar, & Dr. David Frawley (see below for links)Sources:Light on Yoga – B.K.S. IyengarMirror of Yoga – Richard FreemanHeart of Yoga – T.K.V. DesikacharPratyahara - Yoga's Forgotten Limb, by Dr. David FrawleyIf you're local and want to FLOAT, check out:Sense Zero Float in YardleyCOMING IN FEBRUARY!A new FREE program designed for you to Discover Your Excellence (DYE). We will be offering DYE experiences periodically, as a means of empowerment. Our role will be to guide you to deeper inquiry and understanding in a wide variety of topics. Your role is to explore, experiment with, and exude your excellence!This first FREE VIRUTAL 90-minute experience, Discover Your Excellence: The Power of Personal Practice is a how-to guide for creating & sustaining a joyful, self-directed home practice on a regular basis. We will offer embodied practices and prompts to add to your tool belt. We have both done it for ourselves and know firsthand the value and self-care that come with regular practice. This program was created out of our experiences of longing for a regular home/personal practice, our struggles & resistance, and the golden keys that opened the...

In this first episode we explore the question, What is Yoga. We will look at traditional definitions and how Yoga shows up in our day to day. Readings from The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by BKS Iyengar and Meditations From the Mat by Rolf Gates will help to round out our unpacking of our understanding of Yoga.

Jenn speaks to Marta Magdalena, co-founder with her husband John Tattva of Ashtanga Nilayam, Singapore. Marta's journey took her from Poland, to being a former architect in Berlin running her own ashtanga yoga shala back in 2010 visiting India yearly to now residing in Singapore since 2018. She shares her early encounters with yoga, choices in career path, how meeting her husband was one of the boldest move she has made in her life, what her yoga path continues to teach her even through her entire pregnancy journey! (Recorded on March 22, 2022). About Marta:Marta is a dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher granted with Level 2 Authorization from Sharath Jois to teach Astanga Yoga. She has a daily self-practice of asana and meditation and almost 15 years of experience on the mat.Through her own history of injuries, Marta developed a sense of compassion and understanding towards the students with limited physical abilities. While working with athletes and clients from various sports' backgrounds, she learned how to incorporate the knowledge of human body and anatomy, to provide the students with healthy and personalized practice.Influenced by the spiritual teachers, among others Thich Nhat Hanh, BKS Iyengar and S.N. Goenka, Marta has been for almost a decade inspiring and motivating her students to change their attitude towards life through the disciplined daily yoga practice. She's also passionate about Ayurveda and constantly studies to understand more about the connection between one's mind, body and soul.Episode Resources:WebsiteAshtanga Nilayam IGMarta's IGThe Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

In this episode, Miria talks about how following the little nudges has lead her down the path to live out the life that SHE wants to live.Miria Lovlin is a transformational mentor who guides you through healing and clearing the parts of yourself that hold you back from living your life to its ultimate potential and full bloom. Miria's WebsiteFollow Miria on InstagramFind Miria's Facebook community hereFollow Candace on Instagram

A BKS Iyengar line shared by Aditi's Ashtanga yoga teacher, when Aditi was struggling with a certain pose is a beautiful life lesson and also today's Daily mental fit bit episode. 

Dr. Loren Fishman is a physiatrist with a private practice in Manhattan and he is also a professor at Columbia University Medical School where he teaches Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine. He discovered yoga in the 1970s while reading a copy of BKS Iyengar's Light on Yoga in India and was so inspired he traveled to meet the author who ultimately inspired him to learn and use yoga to help heal people. Since then Loren has become a world-recognized pioneer in the treatment of low back pain, piriformis syndrome, osteoporosis, rotator cuff tear, and other conditions. He has authored or edited over 96 academic articles and has written many books about yoga and medical conditions. But most importantly, in all his years of experience, research, and medical practice - he hasn't found anything that compares to the healing powers of yoga. For more information please check out https://www.manhattanphysicalmedicine.com and https://sciatica.org.

Gregor is the international author of eight textbooks covering all eight limbs of yoga. He is a mystic and a profuse blog writer covering topics on yoga and beyond. He travels the globe educating with passion, humour, insight and wisdom. Gregor Maehle began his practice of Raja Yoga in 1978 and added Hatha Yoga a few years later. In the mid-1980s he commenced annual travels to India, where he studied with various yogic and tantric masters, traditional Indian sadhus and ascetics. After practising with BKS Iyengar he spent fourteen months in Mysuru, and in 1997 was authorised to teach Ashtanga Yoga by K. Pattabhi Jois. In India Gregor also received eight months of mostly one-on-one instruction in scripture and the higher limbs of Yoga through B.N.S. Iyengar, a student of T. Krishnamacharya. He also studied Sanskrit under Professor Narayanachar and Dr Chandrasekhar. He lived for several years as a recluse, studying Sanskrit and yogic scripture and practising yogic techniques. This is the third time Gregor joins Adam, this time talking about his latest book How To Find Your Life's Diving Purpose.  Including the talking points below. Human aspects of the divine Bhakti yoga within asana Surrendering to the diving through practice, asana, pranayama, meditation Is concentration devotion? Co-creating with the divine what aspect you were here to express Importance of your Swah dharma - your own dharma Pancha kosha - teaching of the 5 layers, cleansing of impact of past traumas on your body, breath and mind Objective and objectless samadhi Shiva pure consciousness, eternal awareness Shakti female aspect of the divine What is your role in the play & how far can you go with your gift? Life is the child of the divine The divine is here and now How you act in this world matters Everything you see is the crystallised body of God Indigenous practices, walkabouts Vijnanamaya kasha Your duty in society, giving to the world Self love as a pure spiritual state Accepting that state within you We are all children of the divine   Find Gregor: Instagram: @gregor.maehle Website: https://8limbs.com/about/gregor-maehle/ If you enjoy the Keen on Yoga Podcast and would like to support us you can share this post, give us a review on Apple or Spotify or make a donation .  We appreciate your help to us keep creating free content for all.      

— Certified Yoga Therapy expert Lillah Schwartz clearly explains movement principles, basic anatomy, breath awareness, and the central elements of alignment-based yoga to help you uncover your own healing potential and move toward back pain relief. Her book, Healing Our Backs With Yoga, includes step-by-step instructions with 27 pose sequences, 285 color photos, explanations, hints, and cautions take the guesswork out of yoga so you can practice simple and powerful poses aimed at healing your back. Whether you are a seasoned yoga teacher or a first-time yoga practitioner, Healing Our Backs With Yoga offers the keys to unlock the natural healing capabilities of the body. The book also includes clear instructions along with hints and cautions to guide the readers on their healing journey, and is written with all levels of yoga practitioners in mind. The average person and beginning yoga student will find the background information on physiology helpful in starting a practice to help heal back pain. Other levels of experience will learn to think of their practices in a new light. And, yoga teachers will find new ways to help students along with a new way to think of their own practices. Valeria Teles interviews  Lillah Schwartz — the author of “Healing Our Backs With Yoga: An Essential Guide To Back Pain Relief.”  Lillah Schwartz, C-IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist, is an Asheville-based yoga teacher, teacher trainer, and author, with more than 40 years of experience. She shares with students what she has learned from years of study with master yoga teachers including BKS Iyengar, along with ongoing exploration about fascia, back pain relief, keys to healthy aging, and the physics of consciousness. Her teaching resources include her signature book, Healing Our Backs with Yoga: An Essential Guide to Back Pain Relief (2016), several courses designed for Yoga U Online, a You Tube Channel, a Vimeo class Library, weekly Live Online classes, and private consultations.  To learn more about  Lillah Schwartz and her work, please visit: yogawithlillah.com     — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.  

From the very young age of 13, Doug Swenson began his study of yoga in 1964. He has studied and practiced with many amazing teachers including Ernest Wood, the highly respected British Yoga Master, theosophist, and Sanskrit scholar. Doug's other mentors include Pattabhi Jois, Ramanand Patel, BKS Iyengar and Swami Satchidananda. Many of Doug's students have become highly celebrated teachers, including his younger brother, David Swenson. Doug is a master yoga practitioner, philosopher, poet and dedicated health advocate. He has incorporated influences from several different yoga systems along with his passion for cross-training, elevated nutrition and healthy lifestyle. Over the years he has authored four books and 23 videos on Amazon. The book list includes: Yoga Helps, Power Yoga for Dummies, Mastering the Secrets of Yoga Flow, and Pioneering Vinyasa Yoga. His educational videos, for all levels of practice, include topics of Yoga practice and philosophy, enhanced nutrition, and cross-training between challenging and more restorative yoga styles.  Doug's Sadhana Yoga Chi is a holistic balance between learning and teaching, power and softness, intellect and fitness.  The goals of Sadhana Yoga are achieved by striving to create a body of enhanced health and fitness, a mind with pure clarity, true intellect and focus, all woven together with a heart filled with peace and harmony. Sadhana Yoga Chi does not restrict your intelligence, or put limits on expanding your knowledge. Instead, we encourage the freedom to study and practice positive aspects of other different holistic techniques. This includes other systems of yoga and alternate body and mind expansion concepts. Doug is one of the original yoga teachers in the West and has quietly been living as a yogi for decades.  You can find him on his website    

Do you have back pain and wonder if there is a solution? Listen to this inspirational and informative discussion that I had with Lillah Schwartz titled Mind, Body & Yoga Back Care. During this discussion we covered topics like:1. Learning anatomical alignment and how to sense when you have it is the foundation of a practice that is safe for your joints. 2.  The most important thing missing from yoga teaching is teaching students how to find and sustain stability.3. In practice - Stability comes first, extension of the limbs to create length and space is second, building range of motion4. Mind/ body connection5. Why lying flat is helpful for relieving and understanding back pain. using the pelvic clock face as an alignment tool.6. The importance of the psoas muscle and finding vertical.  and more.....Lillah Schwartz, C-IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist, E-RYT 500, is an Asheville-based yoga teacher, teacher trainer, and author, with more than 40 years of experience. She shares with students what she has learned from years of study with master yoga teachers including BKS Iyengar, along with ongoing exploration about fascia, back pain relief, keys to healthy aging, and the physics of consciousness. Her teaching resources include her signature book, Healing Our Backs with Yoga: An Essential Guide to Back Pain Relief (2016), several courses designed for Yoga U Online, a You Tube Channel, a Vimeo class Library, weekly Live Online classes, and private consultations.  www.YogaWithLillah.comLillah has a 5 day psoas release training that is free - https://yogawithlillah.ck.page/d7f9af600bThe concepts she shares in this podcast go with her new YogaU Online 6 week course Just released in February 2022. excellent resource for yoga teachers who serve students over 50 who may be stiff and / or to flexible.Course title:  Mind/Body Guide to Yoga Back Care Beyond 50 https://yogawithlillah.com/mind-body-yoga-back-care-after-50/New Student Livestream Special ~ Try 2 Weeks of Free Unlimited Livestream Yoga Classes  at Native Yoga Center. Sign into the classes you would like to take and you will receive an email 30 minutes prior to join on Zoom. The class is recorded and uploaded to nativeyogaonline.com ~ Click Here to join.Find us at: nativeyogacenter.comOnline Yoga Class Library: nativeyogaonline.comThai Massage info: palmbeachthaimassage.comNative Yoga Blog: toddasanayoga.comInstagram: @nativeyogaThank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce's website: bryceallynband.com and sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder, B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify.Please email special requests and feedback to info@nativeyogacenter.com Please share this episode with your friends, rate & review and join us next time.

Angela Farmer and Victor van Kooten talk with J about exploring our inner worlds and the power of formlessness. They discuss their early experiences with BKS Iyengar, how things changed over time and deciding to go a different way, fear-based teaching vs permission to make your own determinations, playfulness rather than striving, tapping into our "animal insides," feeling into things rather than thinking them, relinquishing control, receiving natures wisdom, and honoring the elemental part of ourselves and the environment.   To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM.   Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS.  

In this episode of Beyond Asana: Yoga and Spirituality in the West, we are discussing BKS Iyengar's book Light on Life. This Book is meant to be an introduction to Yoga Philosophy. The book is structured around the Kosha system and gives insights in to the Yoga Sutras. Join me to learn more on these topics and some of Iyengar's biography! Join me Beyond the Podcast! Instagram: https://instagram.com/beyond.asana.podcast Website: https://www.theniyamastravrelproject.com/beyond-asana-podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondasanapodcast Online Yoga Community: https://www.theathaashram.com

In this interview I am joined by internationally renowned yoga teacher Angela Farmer. Angela recounts the story of her life in yoga, from her birth in 1939 pre-war England, to her studies under yoga guru BKS Iyengar, to her international teaching career spanning over fifty years. Angela reveals how after a decade of rigorous training under Iyengar, she broke away from strict asana practice to find her own path of listening to the body. Despite the resultant blacklisting by the yoga community, Angela uncovered a radically different way of practicing yoga. Angela also shares what it means to be receptive to life in the face of fear, trauma, and change, and offers her heart advice to women of all ages. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/ep117-angela-farmer-a-life-in-yoga/ Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Angela's childhood during WW2 04:37 - Differences between girls' and boys' education 08:02 - Major childhood injuries and surgeries 14:20 - Reading Huxley and discovering yoga 16:30 - Meeting B.K.S. Iyengar and time in India 22:01 - Challenges teaching yoga in English schools 25:37 - Teaching career in America and meeting Victor van Kooten 27:31 - Breaking from Iyengar and beginning to feel the body 31:25 - Injuries incurred practicing Iyengar yoga 35:34 - Radical change in teaching style 39:38 - Connecting to the woman inside 44:18 - How to be with the body 47:18 - Working with fear and trauma 53:17 - Do you really want to hug? 55:54 - Receptivity vs passivity 59:56 - Being a woman 01:05:34 - Being blacklisted by the Iyengar school 01:12:36 - Angela's heart advice to women … To find our more about Angela, visit: - https://angela-victor.com/ … For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

What is identity? How does our livelihood, gender, etc. shape our relationship to ourselves and others? How is livihood different from life purpose? What is the opportunity we have now,, in this fres present moment,, to unlock the power of our true or Buddha nature?? Mentioned in the episode, Yoga Sutra I.41 ksinavrtteh abhijatasya iva maneh grahitr grahana grahesyu tatstha tadanjanata samapattih: the yogi realizes that the knower, the instrument of knowing and the known are one, (himself), the seer. Like a pure transparent jewel, (he) reflects an unsullied purity. -BKS Iyengar. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/convergenceyogaforecast/support

ನಮ್ಮ ಪ್ರವಾಸೋದ್ಯಮ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಗಮನ ಐತಿಹಾಸಿಕ ಸ್ಮಾರಕಗಳ ಮೇಲೆ ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆ. ಆದರೆ ಉತ್ತಮ ಪ್ರಯಾಣವು ಉತ್ತಮ ಅನುಭವದಿಂದ ಕೂಡಿರಬೇಕಲ್ಲವೆ? ಪ್ರವಾಸವು ಕೇವಲ ತಾಜ್ ಮಹಲ್ ಅಥವಾ ಮೈಸೂರು ಅರಮನೆ ಅಥವಾ ಹಂಪಿಗೆ ಭೆಟಿ ನೀಡುವುದಲ್ಲ. ಪ್ರವಾಸವು ಒಬ್ಬ ಪ್ರವಾಸಿಕನಿಗೆ ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಅನುಭವನ್ನು ಕೊಡಬೇಕು.ತಲೆ-ಹರಟೆ ಪಾಡ್ಕಾಸ್ಟಿನ 113ನೇ ಸಂಚಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ 'ಗಲ್ಲಿ ಟೂರ್ಸ್' ನ ಸ್ಥಾಪಕ ವಿನಯ್ ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರಪ್ಪ ಮತ್ತು ಪವನ್ ಶ್ರೀನಾಥ್ ಅವರು ಮೈಸೂರಿನ ಉದಾಹರಣೆಯೊಂದಿಗೆ ನಗರ ಮಟ್ಟದ ಪ್ರವಾಸೋದ್ಯಮದ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಚರ್ಚಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಬನ್ನಿ ಕೇಳೊಣ.Vinay Parameswarappa talks about how sustainable tourism can be reimagined at a city level, and explores the rich heritage and untapped potential of Namma Mysore (Mysuru) city and its surrounding region. Tourism, travel and heritage have a high focus on monuments in India, but good travel is increasingly about a great experience. Tourism is not just about visiting the Taj Mahal or the Mysore Palace or the ruins of Hampi. It is also about having a great experience with diverse offerings for different travelers, from great food tours, to deep historical journeys to unwinding at a great ayurvedic spa to a yoga retreat.On Episode 113 of the Thale-Harate Kannada Podcast, Vinay Parameswarappa of Gully Tours talks to host Pavan Srinath about how to think about tourism at a city level, with the example of Mysuru. Vinay shares the tourism history of the Mysuru Dasara from pre-indendepence Mysore state, along with various glimpses into what can be possible if we reimagine tourism and travel completely.Vinay Parameswarappa is the founder of Gully Tours, which was formerly Royal Mysore Walks. They help travelers discover rich, untold stories of Mysore, Bangalore, Kochi and Coorg through heritage walks and other tours. You can find out more about them at https://gully.tours/ .Suggested listening:Vinay on the Naan-Curry Podcast on Mysore's food.[in English & Hindi]ಬ್ಯುಖಾನನ್ ರವರ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಪಯಣ. Buchanan's Journey with Lingaraj Jayaprakash.ಕರ್ನಟಕ ಪ್ರವಾಸ ಚರಿತ್ರೆ. Travel Tales from Karnataka.ಫಾಲೋ ಮಾಡಿ. Follow the Thalé-Haraté Kannada Podcast @haratepod. Facebook: https://facebook.com/HaratePod/ , Twitter: https://twitter.com/HaratePod/ and Instagram: https://instagram.com/haratepod/ .ಈಮೇಲ್ ಕಳಿಸಿ, send us an email at haratepod@gmail.com or send a tweet and tell us what you think of the show!The Thale-Harate Kannada Podcast is made possible thanks to the support of The Takshashila Institution and IPSMF, the Independent Public-Spirited Media Foundation.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios and check out our website at https://ivmpodcasts.com/ You can also listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Gaana, Amazon Music Podcasts, JioSaavn, Castbox, or any other podcast app. We also have some video episodes up on YouTube! ಬನ್ನಿ ಕೇಳಿ!

EPISODE 17 ~ INCREASING PERSONAL POWER ~ YOGIC PHILOSOPHY WITH TENDAI ANGELA ROKKONES ‪ FRIDAY I NOVEMBER 27TH 5:00 PM, CAT‬. In this episode, Tendai Angel Rokkones deeply explores the yogi energetic and mechanics of the five metaphorical human body layers called koshas. The five koshas include Annamaya, Pranamaya, Manomaya, Vijanamaya and Anandamaya kosha, they are meant to bring awareness of who we are at the core. She further expands on the eight limbs system of yoga which serve as guidelines on how to live a meaningful and purposeful life. These limb systems give direction on utilizing movement within self and acknowledging the spiritual aspects of our nature. They embrace non-violence, truth, non-stealing, sexual energy, non-attachment, self-discipline, contemplation of true self and can be used to create our reality. Tendai takes us on a powerful journey of using breath control to align and ground thyself. She highlights on the concept of creating from within and being a magnet and mirror of what is inside us. Moreover, she explains the role of feminism and the power within womanhood. She also sheds light on how sexual energy can be transformed to creativity. She reminds us to be vast in using personal power to understand who we are as manifestations of those who came before us. This will influence our African mentality and knowledge in forging the future. ABOUT TENDAI ANGELA ROKKONES Tendai is a Zimbabwean born 250hr certified yoga teacher living in Trondheim, Norway; her journey into yoga began in 2003 when her mother slipped discs in her lower spine resulting in partial paralysis and her neurologist suggested yoga therapy as a form of rehabilitation. Tendai accompanied her mother to her sessions and quickly became fascinated by the holistic healing process of yoga that she viewed first hand. Since then, throughout Tendai's travels in Australia, Italy, Norway, Caribbean and Bali she has stayed consistent in her education of yogic practices as a philosophy for sustainable development and innovative transformation for ones Self and communities. This culminated to her work in Zimbabwe where she led workshops, classes, discussions' and programs for diplomatic agencies, children's homes, a film for Fashion Revolution, Tamba Africa Circus, TEDXHarare, women's groups and her community. Tendai believes that yoga is embodied on and off the mat as a lifestyle that is accessible to any one and by using the tools yoga prescribes one can lead a fulfilled life. Drawing from the teachings of the sutras by Patanjali, Yogananda, BKS Iyengar, David Frawley and the Bhagavad Gita Tendai weaves in ancient African wisdom, self inquiry, subtle body anatomy and modern scientific research into her vinyasa, yin and yoga nidra classes that have been described by students as 'deeply inspiring, nourishing and emotional', 'returning home to your self with clarity' and 'not simply a class but an experience that explores the whole; body, mind and soul'. Click link to register & receive the Zoom details so you join us live: http://joymogami.com/our-speakers/

Eliana Moreira talks with J about the dark side of yoga celebrity and navigating the post-pandemic reality. They discuss Eliana's adverse reaction to years of hot yoga and how it lead her to Ayurveda, her early studies in different approaches, why she declined an invitation to study with BKS Iyengar, opening a yoga center, meeting Dr. Timothy McCall, her fathers death and the mystical implications it had on her practice, the timing of the pandemic, difficult decisions, and finding the right balance of money and bliss so the yoga remains true.   To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM.   Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS.  

Shall we exercise for our body? What if the right logic was the opposite one?I did have the privilege to speak with Federico Blardone, yoga teacher and instructor and Cofounder of Yoga Sadhana in Shenzhen (China). His Instagram page is inspiring tens of thousands of people all over the World. He says that "the skill is in the attitude, non in the performance", but what it really means?Beauty is important in what and why?Is our body having one single, magic balance or a multitude of them? SIGN UP Martial Attitude PATREON page:https://www.patreon.com/martialattitude/ Follow Federico Blardone on Instagram: https://instagram.com/federico_yoga?igshid=odffcrw5ujbj Swami Sarvapriyananda: https://youtube.com/c/VedantaNY Books: Light on Life by BKS Iyengar: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1529319773/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_6WA1MKPVBS328SSY6CMW Awakening the spine by Vanda Scaravelli: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1905177267/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_RGYGMR85N88P813B600W  

In this conversation , we learn about what makes Angela and Victor's approach to yoga so different and potent in healing and becoming more receptive to life. In part one of this two part conversation, we learn about their break with BKS Iyengar and the evolution of their teaching. We talk about the pitfalls of following guru figures and the motivations for following your own path. ---------------------------------- Find out more about Angela and Victor at angela-victor.com Find out more about Blake at blaketedder.com | blake@blaketedder.com | @nohighwaycowboy on Twitter Music: Siddartha Corsus "Ta Da!" from freemusicarchive.org

IYENGAR YOGA -- EP. 09 -- Different people have had different experiences of what Iyengar Yoga is, and who BKS Iyengar was. For Patricia Walden, when she met Guruji, she knew automatically that he was her teacher and that studying Iyengar Yoga was her path. Over 40 years later, Patricia is now the most senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher in America and still dedicated to her powerful practice. Tune into this conversation to learn how Patricia used Iyengar Yoga to heal her depression, how she teaches others to do the same, and also how she uses her platform as a teacher not just to teach the asana and pranayama component of this practice, but how she also infuses the rich spiritual philosophical writings of BKS Iyengar into every class she teaches.

IYENGAR YOGA -- EP. 08 -- In dance school, "Virtuoso" is the word we use when a dancer does something with a high level of excellence, virtuosity, and grace. The first time I saw David Meloni's practice, the only word I could describe it as was "virtuoso". As the holder of the highest level of Iyengar Yoga Certification in the world, one would expect nothing less. In this interview, David shares his story about how he as a teenager fell deeply in love with the practice of Iyengar Yoga, how he searched to find teachers in Italy to guide him on his path, and ultimately how that path led him to the feet of BKS Iyengar himself. We talk about cultivating the spirit of constant exploration within our Iyengar Yoga practice, we explore Iyengar Yoga as it is taught in the world today and what Guruji's teachings actually were, and how we as the global Iyengar Yoga community can move closer to bridging the gap between those two experiences. To study with David, visit his website at: https://www.davidiyengaryoga.it/en

IYENGAR YOGA -- EP. 07 -- The systematic approach with which Iyengar Yoga has been built creates confidence, security, and the clear light of intelligence within practitioners. However, in Iyengar Yoga being disseminated around the world, it has gone through changes and interpretations that don't always reflect the reality of these teachings as they are taught in Pune. This week, we are going to the Iyengar Yoga Motherland in Pune, India and speaking with Gulnaaz Dashti who had the opportunity to study with BKS Iyengar for her entire life and is one of the teachers at RIMYI. In this interview, Gulnaaz shares her story, what Iyengar Yoga means to her, and how much of her role as an Iyengar Yoga Teacher is in cleaning up the misconceptions that people have about what Iyengar Yoga practice actually is.

This episode is a mind-expanding stonker of a conversation with yoga teacher John Stirk. If you've ever meditated (or tried to) if you work with mind-body healing or have been to a yoga class, this is going to be fascinating.If you've not come across him, John has been very influential in the yoga world. He started teaching yoga in 1974, and graduated as an osteopath in 1988, later becoming a fellow of the College of Osteopaths. He ran BodyMind workshops with R.D. Lang. and as well as being influenced by BKS Iyengar and Krishnamurti, also had personal tuition from Vanda Scaravelli. Ceasing osteopathy practice in 2000, John now focusses exclusively on group work. He's recently published his fourth book ‘Deeper Still' showing how we can find our inner teacher and all make this journey from sensation into expanded consciousness.I'm your average, sometime-meditator, constantly distracted and no matter how much I long for peace, it is extremely elusive. Except in John's classes, where almost nothing happens, with only tiny movements, but by the end, I find myself in an extraordinary, expanded state. I wanted to ask John why this was, how even a crazy-head-maginty like me, can reach a state of quiet bliss through sensing into the body.We cover: What consciousness isThe Self and egoThe role of the skin in unifying the egoHow to calm our mindsHow space can be our friend and connect and unifies usMind. Blown.You can find out about John's classes and workshops here  And buy his new book Deeper Still hereI'd love to hear your thoughts on the topics we discuss, you can message me through Instagram or have a look at my website where you'll find a wealth of free resources.You will find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes and many more platforms soon. It would be wonderful if you would pop over to iTunes to rate and subscribe to Life - An Inside Job to encourage more people to nourish their inner lives.MusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZN https://soundcloud.com/ryyznCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/trust-me-instrumentalMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/KZoaU3rjIZoArtworkPortrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Jonathan Sacks https://onbeing.org/programs/remembering-rabbi-lord-jonathan-sacks/https://tinyurl.com/y5497ztsCommento agli Yoga Sutra di Patanjali di BKS Iyengar https://www.amazon.it/Commento-agli-yoga-sutra-Patanjali/dp/8827220933/ref=sr_1_2?__mk_it_IT=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=1CQ6SHT3QW2GX&dchild=1&keywords=yoga+sutra+patanjali+italiano&qid=1611147214&sprefix=yoga+sutra+%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-2Yoga Sutra di Patanjali - Edwin Bryant https://www.amazon.it/yoga-sutra-Patanjali-Edwin-Bryant/dp/8827229752/ref=sr_1_4?__mk_it_IT=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=1CQ6SHT3QW2GX&dchild=1&keywords=yoga+sutra+patanjali+italiano&qid=1611147193&sprefix=yoga+sutra+%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-4   

Viloma translates as 'Against the Grain', and this yogic breathing technique involves dividing our breath into parts. The influential yoga teacher BKS Iyengar likened this technique to climbing the rungs of a ladder, and dividing our breathing up in this way can help us find a little more awareness, a little more space, and even a little more softness within our breathing. If you would like to support the production of this podcast you can do so by becoming a member on patreon at patreon/thebreathworkclub. For a small monthly donation you will gain access to additional breathwork and yoga practices and tutorials

What does one of the most revered texts in the world of yogic literature say what yoga is? Here we consider various translations of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. Readings from Dr. Christopher Chapple's translation - Yoga and the Luminous, Nischala Joy Devi's The Secret Power of Yoga, BKS Iyengar's Light on the Yoga Sutras and more. Follow along at www.justbetours.com/yogaminutes. Music: John Lennon's "Imagine" cover performed by John Baldwin.

"Once we have established natural breathing with postures, then we are ready for Pranayama!" - Simon Borg-Olivier Simon Borg-Olivier has been studying traditional forms of posture, movement, breathing, and mental control for more than 50 years. He has studied with one of the greatest Yogic masters of the 20th century - B.K.S Iyengar, K. Pattabhi Jois, and T.K.V Desikachar. Also, he has co-authored 2 books out of which the Applied Anatomy & Physiology of Yoga Course is a definite read. Today he helps everyone restore their natural posture fusing traditional eastern wisdom with western medical science. Topics Discussed: The importance of breathing for performing an asana (01:37) What are Bandhas & why should we practice Bandhas (07:08) How Jalandhara Bandha could help you clear your sore throat and help smooth thyroid function (14:53) How practicing Pranayama with slow long deep breaths could be harmful (17:03) What is True Yoga (26:13) Does Breathing less helps in increasing Life Span and the role of CO2 (29:36) His perspective of Wim Hof's method (37:33) Why the modern world needs a dynamic meditation practice (46:10) His message for everyone (49:53) Links Applied Anatomy & Physiology of Yoga By Simon Borg-Olivier - https://www.amazon.in/Applied-Anatomy-Physiology-Simon-Borg-Oliver/dp/1921080000 BKS Iyengar K. Pattabhi Jois T. K. V. Desikachar Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_on_Yoga A Treatise on the Yoga Philosophy by NC Paul's Book published in 1851 - https://books.google.co.in/books/about/A_Treatise_on_the_Yoga_Philosophy.html?id=CZmNNpTy7VUC&redir_esc=y Bohr Effect - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohr_effect This show is brought to you by your host Haresh Punjabi. We talk with Yoga, Meditation, and Wellness practitioners. We explore this mystic space, try to dissect it, and make it accessible for everyone. Contact Simon Borg-Olivier: Instagram: @simonsynergy Website: https://simonborgolivier.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/simonborgolivier Contact me: Instagram - @theyogaconversations Podcast Links - https://linktr.ee/haresh_p777 Email Id: haresh.punjabi777@gmail.com

Tune in as we interview Mollie Cox from Jala Yoga. This gorgeous soul deserves to be shared with the world and we can't wait for you to learn more about her. Mollie has been practicing Yoga since the age of 15, however intensified her learning in the Ashtanga method from the age of 21. It has played a huge role in rebuilding her through recovering from Complex PTSD + debilitating Anxiety. The lineage of her teachings includes Sharath Jois, BKS Iyengar, Swami Veda and Swami Rama. Mollie specialises in Yoga for Mental Health and has extensive experience in the mind-body connection, and the purification process that Yoga starts, therefore has the ability to hold space for her students through the myriad of emotions Yoga exposes us to in a kind, gentle and loving way. Her passion lies in working one on one with both practitioners and existing teachers to deepen their understanding of how Yoga Therapy and Meditation applies to them as an individual on a physiological and therapeutic level, and how to integrate into the way they live, rather than just an hour on their mat a couple of times a week. She empowers her students to cultivate a self practice and ultimately become their own teachers who see her as a mirror when needed. She also loves teaching Kids & Teenagers! Mollie has been so kind to give all our listeners a discount code to her Online Anxiety Yoga Program. Meah and I highly recommend this program. https://www.jalayoga.co/yoga-for-anxiety-full-course?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jalayoga.co%2Fa%2F24545%2FtPeekby2%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR24a_WA4SWGwYKgIZ4y2Ctn-qemDJfR5DD8f8TQ5gN7aFVQqXKEDMhkjxc

Purna yoga focuses on the philosophy that life is yoga. In this episode, Letitia Walker shares what she has learned from her decades of practicing yoga and her life as a philosophy professor. She talks about the connection between the spark (creativity), the mind, and the body. If you are blocked it may be because one of these is out of balance. She explains how to tell what's off and how to rebalance yourself so you can be more creative.  What You'll Learn Three elements within you that need to work together to get those creative moments Three simple questions you can ask yourself everyday to help you be more creative What to do when one of more elements is out of balance About Letitia Walker Letitia Walker is a certified Purna Yoga Instructor at the 500 Hour level, currently pursuing her 2,000 Hour certification at Purna Yoga College. She has been practicing since 1998, teaching since 2004, and has studied with noted teachers: Aadil Palkhivala, Savitri, Michael Stone, Elise Browning Miller, and Matthew Sanford. Purna means complete. As a Purna Yoga instructor, Letitia's classes and workshops address the entire you – body, mind, emotions and spirit – by drawing on four pillars of knowledge: Asana & Pranayama rooted in the alignment-oriented practice of BKS Iyengar as refined by Purna Yoga co-founder, Aadil Palkhivala Nutrition & Lifestyle Choices that meld the best of Ayurveda, Chinese, and Western medicine dynamic and transformational Heartfull Meditation techniques created by co-founder Savitri Applied Philosophy, which takes the breadth & wisdom of the ancient yogic texts and applies them practically to modern living Off the mat, Letitia, along with her husband, is the author of Sock Monkey Dreams: Daily Life at the Red Heel Monkey Shelter (Viking Studio, 2006) and also designs her own line of graphic tees (Look Good Tees). She loves cooking, gardening, and spending time with friends and family, most notably her husband, Whitney, writer and master DJ extraordinaire, and Didi and Dolly, the cutest rescue shih tzus on the planet. Resources Letitia Walker's website: liveyoganow.com Letitia's CreativeMornings talk with the carpal tunnel series and Mental Centering technique Purna Yoga College The Weekly Challenge Take some time each day to think about the three questions: Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going? Beyond that, work on the pause. Pause before you react. Take a deep breath before you respond. This allows time for the spark to emerge and for creativity to flourish.

Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, BKS Iyengar, Pattabhi Jois, TKV Desikachar. These are all names that many in the yoga community are familiar with and are considered by many to be the pioneers of modern yoga. But thanks to the work of modern yoga scholars like Elliott Goldberg, we are learning about numerous other figures who influenced the modern practice of yoga. Who were these characters and how did they affect how yoga evolved in modern times? Join us with Elliott Goldberg, yoga scholar and author of The Path of Modern Yoga: The History of an Embodied Yoga Practice, as we discuss a figure named Yogendra Ji who paved the way for the modern yoga teacher and set the stage for how hatha yoga would be taught in the west. His sessions lasted about an hour and culminated in savasana, not  meditation. Many of his views, such as his feelings on guru yoga and the practical benefits of Hatha Yoga, echo in many modern yoga teachers today. Special Guest: Elliot Goldberg www.innertraditions.com Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com Enter to win our weekly contests at: www.sivanaspirit.com/contest/

Welcome! Something unusual for the Yoga Podcast, this time James Altucher (my husband) is interviewing me (the Yoga Teacher) And he is not holding back, he asks about personal things (very personal), about yoga, about what brought me to it, what it did to me, what it can do for you and how it influences every moment of my life There was talk ranging the whole gamut from Patanjali to Professor Krishnamacharya and his teacher, to  BKS Iyengar to Pattabhi Jois (founder of the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga System) to BKS Iyengar to Paul Dallaghan, Jessica, Kino... everybody! And he asked me about the Periscope LIVE yoga class I offer for 30" EVERY FRIDAY - Why Periscope? Why should you go into it? How would you benefit from it? Will you like it? Is it for you? And we even talked about relationships, specifically our relationships, and the challenges that we face when working, teaching, dealing with children or step-children and god-children, to cooking and travel, to who packs the clothes and who wins at chess, every time! WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT ME I don't want to sound arrogant, I prefer to keep it on the humble side, and even that sounds arrogant, I feel I can win. So, ok, what is special about me is I keep it real, I have spent tens of thousands of dollars circling the globe in search of true teachings, good teachers of asana, pranayama, and on lots of meditation retreats. I also write books and one of them became a WSJ best-seller... Mostly I am into the flow of life, into living each moment and appreciating the subtleties and nuances of how life is always different, with every breath we take. Yoga is fundamentally a BREATHING practice.  And that is the most important part of the message for me. Hope you like it! Enjoy

You know that episode where you introduce your guest and you do it all wrong? And then he has to stop you -very politely- to make corrections?  Well, this is one of those episodes...   But the good thing is Matthew Sweeney is a really cool guy, he was not disappointed and he wanted to correct things because he has two partners on the beautiful yoga place they share in Ubud, in paradise Bali, and so he told me.   And I left it on the podcast because I think it is good that you hear the spontaneity of how it all went. I met Matthew through a photograph.  And it is not as woo-woo as it sounds...  We were in Mysore, it was 2008, and one night, during one of those frequent electric cuts, my friend Martina and I started looking at his book "Ashtanga Yoga As It Is". We looked specifically at the advanced postures, like, pick any of the photos in the sample page below... like really, ANY... Then we would look at each other, Martina and I, over the flickering candle light and go:   "Noooooo... That is impossible!"   What I love about Matthew is that he works very hard at the practice, at teaching it and at keeping it real. He has "beef" with the usual teacher trainings when they are impersonal and the teacher does not get to know the students (think those courses that teach more than a hundred at the time). He also does not believe that one system can be good for "everyone", because he has seen the results... People leave the practice when it is too rigid, when it won't adjust to the issues and the lifestyles and DNA of each individual person. And that is sad. He is also adamant about getting to know personally the people who will go in the world and teach what he teaches.   His teacher trainings have many levels, but they are not there to annoy anyone, but rather to build a solid relationship, to do it right. And, because his practice is so extensive and has happened over such a long period of time, he has created his own sequences, which you can download (see about Matthew section at the bottom of the email)   WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT   The restaurant he is opening in Bali, at the yoga retreat, and what they will serve (hint: I love dosas) His experience with Pattabhi Jois (who received him before he even got out of the taxi cab) Matthew's teaching space in Bali The differences between the approaches of Iyengar and Jois What happens we you practice yoga and you want to be "honest" about it Matthew's personal definition of yoga today...  which has to do with what is happening to you now How the issues of food and sex need to be resolved for a proper asana and yoga practice in full to work The different levels of kindness How he has become "uncool" (in certain areas) in front of his 16 year-old daughter How we was inspired to create the posters that eventually became books by Darma Mitra Matthew's big beef with most yoga teacher trainings How the "moon sequence" that he developed, helps bring some balance (satvic energy) to the extreme (rajasic) practices some of us do How he teaches pranayama and when What is the one thing that took him a long time to understand     ABOUT MATHEW    Website TheYogaTemple.com Workshops and Retreats 2015 and 2016 Newsletter sign-up for updates from Matthew DVDs books and posters (available for instant download as well) Facebook     TRANSCRIPT     Claudia Altucher:        Hello and welcome to the Yoga Podcast.  I am thrilled today to have Matthew Sweeney with me.  Matthew is the director of the Yoga Shala Bali in Ubud.  He is a yoga teacher, a Star Wars fan, and a twice black belt in martial arts.  Matthew has explored and practiced four, or even five I think, of the Ashtanga Yoga series of Sri Jois, who is the founder of Ashtanga Yoga, as well as the teachings of Krishnamacharya, Desikachar, BKS Iyengar, among many other teachers and trains of thoughts.                                        He started teaching yoga in 1996; at first Ashtanga Yoga, but as he went on he received thousands of students with unique challenges and he developed his own sequences.  He is the author of two books, Ashtanga Yoga As It Is, and Vinyasa Krama, in which he explores the sequences –   Matthew Sweeney:       I'm sorry.  We might need to interrupt that because I think a couple of things are incorrect there.  I might need to revisit.   Claudia Altucher:        Oh, please, please correct.  Tell me.   Matthew Sweeney:       Okay, just the start because I'm not the director of the Shala Bali here.  There are three shareholders, so if the other shareholders heard that they would probably be a bit upset with me.  So maybe we restart that one.  And the other one is – I remember this, I've just got to think about it – the year that I started.  I started teaching in 1992.   Claudia Altucher:        In 1992.  Would you mind if we leave this like this because I think it's spontaneous and it's good and then your partners hear how loyal you are, which is a great thing.  I'm sorry about this, that I didn't have it right.   Matthew Sweeney:       No, no.  It's not a problem, it's just I don't want to get in trouble.    Claudia Altucher:        Of course.  I understand.  And it's good to know you started in 1992, then.  I had that – I didn't get that right so I'm glad you told me.  But I do know, and this perhaps you also have some DVD's that can be downloaded with two sequences, Vinyasa Unlocked and the Moon Sequence.  Is that right?   Matthew Sweeney:       Yes, that's correct.   Claudia Altucher:        Yes, and many posters of sequences that are quite impressive.   Matthew Sweeney:       Yes.   Claudia Altucher:        So I didn't quite get the bio right, but Matthew is here to help which is a great thing.  So Matthew, welcome to the show.  Thank you for coming in.   Matthew Sweeney:       No, thanks for having me.    Claudia Altucher:        So it's 6:00 p.m. there in Bali?   Matthew Sweeney:       Yes, that's right.   Claudia Altucher:        What did you do today?   Matthew Sweeney:       Oh, today we rode around looking for furniture and bits of – tables and chairs for a little Indian Dosa restaurant that we're starting to create.   Claudia Altucher:        Nice.  Is that together with –   Matthew Sweeney:       A little Indian restaurant called Dosa Corner.   Claudia Altucher:        Very nice.  I love Dosa's.   Matthew Sweeney:       Yes, I know.  So do I.  I love South Indian food, so yeah we thought we'd – there's not good South Indian so much here in Bali so we thought we'd make a good little sort of, yeah, chi shop and Tiffin.    Claudia Altucher:        Oh, how nice.  So this is in – this retreat where you're teaching, which you share with other partners, and it looks amazing in the photographs.  It looks really nice overlooking rice fields and –   Matthew Sweeney:       Yeah.   Claudia Altucher:        That looks really, really nice.   Matthew Sweeney:       Yeah, it's lovely.   Claudia Altucher:        And let me ask you, so what's the weather like there?   Matthew Sweeney:       Ah, well hot and – hot and humid pretty much all year around, though at the moment it's nice because it's raining almost every afternoon so it cools off.   Claudia Altucher:        That's good.  When was the last time you saw the snow?   Matthew Sweeney:       [Laughs]  That's an odd question.  Oh, a long time ago.  I think the last time I really saw snow was probably in Germany in 1993 or '94.   Claudia Altucher:        Yeah, because in all your pictures you look like there's always sunshine around you and you inspire me because I thought if I follow Matthew's teaching I'll probably never see snow again, which –   Matthew Sweeney:       I mean I have to say, I've actually been talking to my partner, Lauren, about this.  She really wants to have a white Christmas somewhere so we'll probably go and do the snow in one or two – well, not this Christmas but maybe the Christmas after that.   Claudia Altucher:        Oh, okay.  Well, you know –   Matthew Sweeney:       It's not that I'm against the snow, it's just that I love _____ -   Claudia Altucher:        Warm weather.   Matthew Sweeney:       And warm weather.    Claudia Altucher:        Yeah, me too.    Matthew Sweeney:       I like the snow.  I like the snow for one week of the year, but that's all.   Claudia Altucher:        We're exactly the same.  We have a nor'easter coming in here in New York, so it's going to start snowing any time, so it's a lot of fun.  And I have some good news for you.  You're a big Star Wars fan and I understand this weekend the first trailer or the new movie is coming out.   Matthew Sweeney:       Oh, yeah.  I heard some rumors of this, so yeah, I'm very curious.  I loved the first three movies and the following three, they were okay.  They just scratched the Star Wars funny bone.  So yeah, we'll see what the next are load are like.   Claudia Altucher:        That's how you started into yoga, right, martial arts and Star Wars?  What was it about martial arts that got you thinking along these lines?   Matthew Sweeney:       Oh well, I love – I guess I love Bruce Lee and all of that kind of stuff.  I grew up wanting to be, I don't know –     Claudia Altucher:        A Jedi master.   READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE