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
Update on celebrating Guruji’s passing in Pune
The Adeline Yoga community, and the Iyengar yoga community around the world, is coming to terms with the loss of our leader. Many who attended last night’s memorial at Adeline Yoga got to hear a bit about what has transpired in Pune in the last few days. I thought that it might be nice to share it … [Read more...] about Update on celebrating Guruji’s passing in Pune
Good Enough
by Peggy Kwisuk Hong you do not have to be strong enough nor limber enough nor smart enough you do not have to have the perfect balance of firmness and flexibility you do not have to have the answer to every problem you do not have to know it all by heart there is no such thing as … [Read more...] about Good Enough
Can You Get the Benefits of Yoga – even if you don’t have a “yoga body”?
Often we get inquiries from potential students about whether they can do yoga due to their age and physical limitations. The answer is YES. The popular image of an American yoga practitioner is extremely narrow. You do not need to young, fit, rich or white to practice yoga. You can practice at … [Read more...] about Can You Get the Benefits of Yoga – even if you don’t have a “yoga body”?