Yoga Vaani 92 – December 2007
Mind – A Constituent of Citta
BKS Iyengar explains the types of sorrows (afflictions/klesas), their causes, and the role of citta (consciousness) in eradicating these sorrows. He clarifies the composition of citta and how the mind functions as a constituent of consciousness.
The nature of the mind and its cultivation
Explores the split nature of the mind caught between worldly pleasures and freedom, and discusses how ethical, physical, mental, and intellectual disciplines cultivate the mind from a dull state to refinement, transforming it from duality to non-duality.
The Essence of Guruji's Teachings
Describes the central themes of BKS Iyengar's teachings on the alignment of body, energy, and consciousness through asana and pranayama practice, emphasizing the relationship between prana sakti, citta sakti, and atma sakti.
Yoga for Women
Refutes the historical misconception that women are barred from practicing yoga by citing illustrious female practitioners from ancient India, and explains the benefits and convenience of yogic practices for women's physical and mental development.
Yoga for Women
Comprehensive guide on yoga practice for women, addressing physical and mental health benefits, common women's health problems, special instructions during menstruation and pregnancy, and misconceptions about yoga practice. Includes discussion of B.K.S. Iyengar's pioneering role in developing yoga programs for women.
'Being' and 'Becoming' Mid-aged: Women and Iyengar Yoga
Research overview examining mid-aged women's experiences of practicing Iyengar yoga, exploring the paradox between Western constructions of 'the self' (self-actualization/becoming) and Eastern yoga philosophy concepts (self-realization/being). Study analyzes 35 women aged 45-60 in New South Wales, Australia practicing Iyengar yoga for minimum two years.
Yoga and the Menopause
Comprehensive notes from Corine Biria's workshop at the IYA (UK) national convention in Bath, 2005, addressing menopause symptoms and therapeutic yoga practices including specific sequences for fatigue, bleeding, and stiffness.
Yoga for Menopause
Comprehensive guide to managing menopausal symptoms through Iyengar yoga practices, including specific sequences for pre-menopause, menopause, and post-menopause phases with detailed asana recommendations and modifications.
Menopause Questions with Corine Biria
Question and answer session addressing the three phases of menopause, specific symptoms, benefits of yoga sequences for different populations, and guidance on approaching yoga practice after menopause as a transition to old age.
Yoga Practice: Active or Passive?
Explores the interpretation of Patanjali's Yoga Sutra 'Sthira sukham asanam' and discusses the balance between active dynamic practice and passive therapeutic practice, explaining how different approaches benefit various students and circumstances.
Menopause and Yoga
Addresses yoga practice during menopause, discussing teacher guidance for menopausal students, modifications for symptoms like hot flashes, HRT considerations, and the philosophical approach of ahimsa (non-violence) toward oneself during hormonal transitions.
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