Reflecting upon my experience at this 2016 Iyengar Convention, this theme of periphery to the core to the periphery and so on resonates on many levels. I have often felt slightly on the periphery when teachers describe studies in Pune and with the Iyengars. This initial study with Abhijata Sridhar … [Read more...] about From the Periphery to the Core – and back: Ruminations on our National Iyengar Convention
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TEACHER FEATURE: Rebecca Haralabatos
In the 6 months post a successful assessment for Iyengar Yoga Teacher Certification held at Yoga Darsana in Alhambra, California, the wisdom of Guruji B.K.S. Iyengar continues to unfold before my eyes. The levels of assessment correspond to the series of sequences Guruji developed as a guide for … [Read more...] about TEACHER FEATURE: Rebecca Haralabatos
ASANAS IN HAVANA: THE MAN WHO BROUGHT YOGA TO CUBA
In 2005, Canadian flight attendant Christine Dahdouh made a call that would forever alter her path. She had recently travelled to Cuba, a place that she found grounded her when she wasn't in the air. What Christine needed now was a place to practice yoga. The name Eduardo Pimentel kept surfacing so … [Read more...] about ASANAS IN HAVANA: THE MAN WHO BROUGHT YOGA TO CUBA
Sadhana Studies: A Transformative Life-altering Experience
I had a professor as an undergrad who blurted out one day that “those who do not keep a journal, lose their lives in the process.” At 18 I was not so clear on what he meant. Some 25+ years later I realizethat we are ever-evolving and we forget the details as we forge towards the future. To document … [Read more...] about Sadhana Studies: A Transformative Life-altering Experience
Sadhana Studies: On Humility and Patience
In January, the Sadhana Studies program officially kicked off with a long weekend filled with asana, pranayama and discussions of the history and philosophy of yoga. For many of us, embarking upon this intensive program is the first step in developing the knowledge and discipline … [Read more...] about Sadhana Studies: On Humility and Patience