Yoga Vaani 97 – March 2009
President's Report
Report on the upcoming Geeta Iyengar visit to Australia in September 2009 and the planned National Convention retreat format, discussing the significance of this visit and eligibility requirements for attendance.
Guruji's Message on his 90th Birthday
Guruji's reflective message on his 90th birthday expressing his spiritual attachment to students and emphasizing the integration of yoga practice with daily life, urging practitioners to maintain the subtle teachings received.
Blood: The Gems Within Us
An exploration of the Vedic story of King Bali and the creation of gemstones, drawing parallels between precious gems and human body systems, emphasizing the importance of blood circulation and elemental balance through yoga practice.
Blood: The Gems Within Us
An exploration of blood as a 'jewel' (ratna-purita dhatu) within the body, examining its role as the base dhatu and how yoga asanas and pranayama improve blood quality, circulation, and glandular function through specific practices.
AUM
An exploration of the sacred syllable AUM (Aum/Om) and its multiple interpretations across states of consciousness, dimensions, gunas, genders, and spiritual realization, sourced from Light on Yoga Introduction.
Invoking the Blessings of the Lord
This article describes the celebration of Guruji's 90th birthday through Hindu rituals, specifically the navati shanti homah ceremony performed on December 10, 2008, which invokes peace and health through offerings to various deities and celestial forces.
Guruji: Profile of a Yogi - Part 2: Non-sectarianism
This article explores Guruji's non-sectarian approach to yoga teaching, examining how he transcended barriers of caste, religion, gender, nationality, and political affiliation to make yoga accessible to all people regardless of their social status or background.
Guruji's 90th Birthday Celebrations
A detailed account of BKS Iyengar's 90th birthday celebrations held in Pune and South India in December 2008, including religious ceremonies, cultural performances, and a tour to Bellur where Guruji's charitable trust work is highlighted.
Guruji's 90th Birthday Celebrations
A detailed account of BKS Iyengar's 90th birthday celebrations held in Bellur village and Pune, featuring temple visits, village festivities, cultural performances, and community gatherings that showcased the impact of Guruji's work on local development and education.
Guruji's 90th Birthday Celebrations
Account of the 90th birthday celebrations for BKS Iyengar in Mysore, describing events, ceremonies, and a farewell gathering with students and the Iyengar family.
Guruji Adopts a Tiger
Report on BKS Iyengar's adoption of two endangered tigers (Anusuya and Brahma) during his 90th birthday celebrations, emphasizing his philosophy of holistic health encompassing all living beings.
Building Strength and Understanding in Students
Comprehensive article on building yogaja-bala (yoga strength) through understanding constitutional, temporal, and acquired strength; incorporates Ayurvedic principles of doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) and their application to yoga practice sequences and timing.
Building Strength and Understanding in Students
Discusses yuktija-bala (acquired strength) in Iyengar Yoga practice, emphasizing the importance of balancing asana and pranayama practices according to individual constitution, age, and environment to avoid injuries and build sustainable strength.
Yoga and Ayurveda
Comprehensive exploration of the relationship between Yoga and Ayurveda, examining the evolutionary theory from Samkhya philosophy, the triguna and tridosha concepts, the four foundations of health, and how asan-pranayam functions as therapeutic medicine.
Yoga and Ayurveda
Explores how asana-pranayam functions as medicine according to Ayurvedic principles, examining the therapeutic mechanisms of yoga practice and how it works through physiochemical changes in the body.
The Yoga of Classical Indian Dance
Examines the spiritual and aesthetic dimensions of classical Indian dance, revealing how its principles parallel yoga practices through body geometry, cosmic mandala symbolism, and breath regulation techniques.
Quiz: Similarity in Dissimilarity
A quiz testing knowledge of Light on Yoga, covering asana nomenclature including poses with kona, mukha, dhanur, bird names, and padmasana variations.
The Next Generation: Father-Teacher
Interview with Prashant Iyengar discussing the subjective nature of yoga learning, the difference between teaching yoga and other disciplines, and how his father emphasized self-exploration over imitation.
Interview: What is the Greatest Thing Your Father Taught You?
An in-depth interview exploring the interviewee's understanding of yoga philosophy, daily practice, and spiritual development. The interview covers the father's contributions to yoga, the nature of asanas as adhyatma sadhana, understanding of yoga as a complete science of the human system, and deep exploration of yoga philosophy rooted in classical texts.
Interview on Yoga Sutras 1.2-1.3 and Teaching Yoga
An in-depth interview discussing the interpretation of Yoga Sutras 1.2-1.3 (citta vrtti nirodhah and tada drastuh svarupe avasthanam), the philosophy and practice of yoga as an inward journey, teaching methodologies, the qualities of a true yogi, and perspectives on the future of yoga in contemporary society.
Answer to the Quiz – Similarity In Dissimilarity
Quiz answer key categorizing yoga asanas by similarity patterns, including triangle poses, dog poses, animal-named poses, balancing asanas, bow poses, and twisted poses.
Acknowledgements – Guruji's 90th Birthday
Acknowledgement section crediting contributors to documentation of B.K.S. Iyengar's 90th birthday celebrations, including photographers and article contributors.
A Garland for Guruji
Documentation of B.K.S. Iyengar's 90th birthday celebrations held on December 14th across multiple locations including Pune, Bellur, and Mysore, with detailed photo descriptions of events, celebrations, and participation by students and community members.
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