Misia Denéa ,one of our team members at Adeline yoga, caught up with one of our instructors. Michael offered some lovely insights about Iyengar Yoga! Read the full interview in the BLOG post below. Misia Denéa:When did you begin practicing yoga? Michael: When I was in college some friends of … [Read more...] about TEACHER FEATURE: Michael Lucey
Sadhana Studies Q & A with Heather
Sadhana Studies Q & A with Heather Haxo Phillips Why were you inspired to start this program? Two reasons: Our students and BKS Iyengar. When our Guruji died last August, he said “Let my end be your beginning”. Many of us in the Iyengar community internationally really took this to … [Read more...] about Sadhana Studies Q & A with Heather
Savasana Kitty
Martha was my Savasana Kitty. This beautiful stray, who in 1996 sat on my back porch and cried until I let her into my house and into my heart – much to the dismay of Dora, my other cat. Martha’s striking gold eyes were offset by her long, dark sable-colored fur. Although shy and sweet-tempered, … [Read more...] about Savasana Kitty
Starting Yoga at 57: One Year Later
I see myself in the Fundamental class students. Stiff and groaning, but eagerly stretching and strengthening, we expand ourselves to fill the space of each pose with our untrained but not unwilling bodies. I'm inspired every time I see the willingness, hope, and optimism in each face. I’ve only … [Read more...] about Starting Yoga at 57: One Year Later
Yellow, Brown, Black, and Beautiful: Iyengar Yoga and People of Color
YELLOW, BROWN, BLACK, AND BEAUTIFUL: Iyengar Yoga and People of Color by Hong Gwi-Seok Gazing at our “yoga bible,” LIGHT ON YOGA, we see iconic photos of BKS Iyengar in every asana imaginable, setting a standard we have yet to fulfill. But almost everywhere else, the images of yoga feature … [Read more...] about Yellow, Brown, Black, and Beautiful: Iyengar Yoga and People of Color