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
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More Adventures in Pune – by Lori Neumann
This month Lori Neumann is visiting RIMYI – the Iyengar Yoga Institute in Pune – our mothership! Lori is based in Mountain View where she teaches yoga and studies at the California Yoga Center. She also is a student at Adeline Yoga. We hope you enjoy her missives from India. Well, we survived … [Read more...] about More Adventures in Pune – by Lori Neumann
Putting It All Together in Fundamentals Class
For years, I giggled my way through yoga classes at the gym, swearing "it's not for me." With a sporty background, I've always considered myself fit and ready for any athletic challenge. And yoga classes at various gyms didn't challenge me physically. I thought it was a nice stretch class, or … [Read more...] about Putting It All Together in Fundamentals Class
Rebecca Lerner Workshop Revisited
It was with some trepidation that I embarked on my first Yoga Workshop at Adeline Yoga last weekend. Though I’ve been practicing Iyengar for about 10 months, I’m in no way a daily practitioner. I’ve likened my progress to the turning of giant ship—things are moving seemingly in the right direction … [Read more...] about Rebecca Lerner Workshop Revisited
Beautiful Chaos: Reflections of my time at RIMYI by Tessa Manning
This September, I fulfilled my dream of going to Pune India to study at the Iyengar Yoga Institute (RIMYI). Getting to Pune, India was like arriving on another planet. I was filled with so much excitement, and apprehension. I had a few days to get used to the jet lag and wander around before … [Read more...] about Beautiful Chaos: Reflections of my time at RIMYI by Tessa Manning