Commemorate the passing of BKS Iyengar

On Thursday August 20th, we will commemorate the one year anniversary of the passing of our dear Guruji, BKS Iyengar.

All are invited to participate in this important day of remembrance and reflection.  BKS Iyengar made a huge impact on our lives and around the world.

8 am – 10 am – Community Ceremony and Open Practice

At 8 am Heather Haxo Phillips will lead a ceremony with special mantras and recitations of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.  Students are invited to participate, a portion will be call and response.  At approximately 8:30 am we will transition to time for personal asana practice and private reflection.  Chai will be served around 9:40 am.

Free and open to all.

Short on Time? Students can drop in between 8 – 10 am or before the day’s classes. 
You are invited to:

• Light a candle
• Say any prayer you might want
• Leave prasad – sweets such as fruits or desserts and fresh flowers of any kind.  Homemade donations of food is welcomed for the alter.
• Eat the edible prasad that has been blessed.

All regular classes will be held throughout the day. 

Specific teachers will also lead commemorations in their classes.  Stay tuned to this page for specific details.