This time of year can feel like a nourishing soup for the soul: As we celebrate the harvest season here in the Bay Area, the days of Diwali begin and then blend into Halloween with the Day of the Dead close behind. We are celebrating the season at Adeline Yoga with an ofrenda for BKS … [Read more...] about Fall Celebrations at Adeline Yoga: Our Ofrenda for BKS Iyengar
Archives for 2014
Peri-Menopause and Yoga by Melinda Morey
Menopause – its one of those things that is someone else’s concern, until the day it is yours. But the truth is, it doesn’t just arrive and announce itself. The term menopause actually denotes the point at which menstruation stops. But what about all the months, years for many, leading up to this? … [Read more...] about Peri-Menopause and Yoga by Melinda Morey
Yoga Fundamentals
To get the benefits of the yoga practice, you have to do it nearly every day. The role of class is build your knowledge. It is the daily practice at home that gives time for building flexibility, strength and quiet inside. When you are new to yoga, it is a good idea to start practicing right … [Read more...] about Yoga Fundamentals
Invocations and Mantras
Mantras are a regular part of the Iyengar yoga practice. The Iyengar family opens every class and important event with an invocation, whether it be the Patanjali chant, the Guru chant or another mantra. Here are the ones that you might find at Adeline Yoga. Invocation to Patanjali By BKS … [Read more...] about Invocations and Mantras
BKS Iyengar in the Media
You may want to read more about Guruji in the news A few of the major sources include: New York Time Magazine Obituary What Is So Special About Iyengar Yoga? in the New York Times The Influence of BKS Iyengar on the West in USA Today Listen to an NPR Story with Judith Lasater on All … [Read more...] about BKS Iyengar in the Media