Yoga Vaani 86 – June 2006
Gurupurnima - The Story of Vyasa
An exploration of Gurupurnima as the birth anniversary of Sage Ved Vyasa, the foremost Guru who organized the Vedas. The article explains the Vedas as a complete book of knowledge encompassing the three layers of cosmic effects and their relationship to modern physics.
Ved Vyasa: The Compiler of the Vedas
An exploration of Ved Vyasa's lineage, birth story, and role as compiler of the Vedas, discussing how the Vedas represent the science of the cosmos and comparing gestation periods and life evolution through philosophical and biological perspectives.
The Guru and His Shishyas
A reflection on the traditional Gurukula system of ancient India and the teacher-student relationship, with emphasis on B.K.S. Iyengar's approach to personal supervision and maintaining the close connection between guru and shishya in modern yoga education.
BKS Iyengar Sheds Light on Life: An Interview With Julie Adler
An interview with B.K.S. Iyengar discussing his book 'Light on Life,' exploring the unity of head and heart through Patanjali's philosophy, the four chambers of brain and heart, vairagya (detachment), and the deeper purpose of asana practice beyond physical movement.
Iyengar Yoga: Alignment of Intelligence and the Self
A teaching discourse by BKS Iyengar on the distinction between conscious and intuitive intelligence in yoga practice, emphasizing alignment of the Self rather than just physical alignment, with practical demonstrations in asanas.
Assessment News
Announcement of successful candidates from yoga assessments held in May/June in Melbourne and Sydney, with information about upcoming assessment dates and application procedures.
Yoga and High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
A medical and educational article by a general practitioner and Iyengar yoga teacher explaining hypertension, its types, causes, and importance, with Ayurvedic perspectives on dosa imbalance and blood pressure management.
Hypertension and Yoga
A comprehensive guide to understanding hypertension (high blood pressure), its measurement, classification, medical treatment options, and therapeutic yoga approaches for managing elevated blood pressure.
Practical and Philosophical Aspects of Yoga Practice
A transcribed symposium discussion from the First Australasian Iyengar Yoga Convention covering sequencing principles, foundational practices, menstruation and practice modifications, pain differentiation, emotional aspects of yoga, and the balance between stimulation and cooling in yoga practice.
Panel Discussion: Foundations of Yoga Practice
A comprehensive panel discussion from the First Australasian Yoga Convention (1991) exploring the foundations of yoga practice, including asana instruction methods, seasonal practice variations, minimum practice guidelines for busy lifestyles, and the integration of Patanjali's philosophical teachings into contemporary yoga practice.
How Practice of Asanas Changes Our Personality
An exploration of how the practice of asanas in Iyengar Yoga transforms character and personality beyond physical benefits, articulating the development of courage, willpower, observation, discrimination, and humility through intelligent asana practice.
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