Recently I came across the term “polycrisis” describing the current social moment, and now I see it everywhere. Somebody had to come up with a way to pack all the instability and chaos into a handful of syllables, and something about the term both captures and distances at the same time. It’s hardly … [Read more...] about A Reflection on Yoga and Mental Well-Being by Francisco González
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Becoming Our Own Teacher: Reflections from the 2026 IYNAUS Convention
Becoming Our Own Teacher: Reflections from the 2026 IYNAUS Convention A collection of reflections from the Adeline Yoga Community Adeline Yoga teachers, staff, and students recently gathered with the wider Iyengar Yoga community for the 2026 IYNAUS Convention in Philadelphia. Twenty-five … [Read more...] about Becoming Our Own Teacher: Reflections from the 2026 IYNAUS Convention
From Gut to Brain to Mat by bashir anastas
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
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