What a New Stanford Study on Memory, the Vagus Nerve, and the Microbiome Might Mean for Iyengar Yoga Practice Musings by bashir anastas Your brain might be forgetting things because your gut stopped texting it. A new study shows how to reverse this. Iyengar Yoga might have something to … [Read more...] about From Gut to Brain to Mat by bashir anastas
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Practice in Bellur: A student’s perspective
by Vivian Chavez To celebrate my retirement from San Francisco State University I signed up for a week-long Yoga Retreat en Español, led by Patxi Lizardi, founder of the Spanish Iyengar Yoga Association, commemorating their 30th anniversary. The retreat took place in Bellur, India, the … [Read more...] about Practice in Bellur: A student’s perspective
How Iyengar Yoga is Evolving: Equity, Inclusion, and Community Impact
Equity is a practice—just like yoga.Stephanie Perry-Bush, the Equity and Inclusion Officer for IYNAUS, leads the Yoga Equity Committee with a deep commitment to justice and community. Here, she offers insight into the committee’s work and how we can all take part in shaping a more inclusive Iyengar … [Read more...] about How Iyengar Yoga is Evolving: Equity, Inclusion, and Community Impact
Welcome to our Community Reading Room
Adeline Yoga is moving into a beautiful new location next door at 3310 Adeline St. I’ve had my eyes set on this spot for nearly a decade! It’s coming to fruition in a time that I believe is most needed! One of my many visions for our Iyengar Yoga center is having a dedicated library for the … [Read more...] about Welcome to our Community Reading Room
Adeline Yoga Community Survey: What We Learned
By The Adeline Yoga Team We asked, you answered—91 of you, to be exact. In early 2025, we invited our community to share a bit about their experience at Adeline Yoga: what you love, what you’d like more of, and how we can continue to support your journey. And wow—did you show up. Your … [Read more...] about Adeline Yoga Community Survey: What We Learned