Yoga Vaani 99 – September 2009
Mobility in Stability
An article by Dr. Geeta S. Iyengar discussing the principles of mobility within stable practice in yoga.
Asana with Guruji
Content from the 80th birthday celebrations featuring asana practice teachings with BKS Iyengar.
Centrasana
An article exploring the central pose (centrasana) in yoga practice.
Savasana with Geetaji
Content from the 80th birthday celebrations featuring savasana (final relaxation) teachings with Dr. Geeta S. Iyengar.
Religious and Lingual Barrier to Yoga?
An article by Dr. Geeta S. Iyengar examining whether religious and linguistic differences present barriers to practicing yoga.
The Yogic Mind in Daily Life
An article by Dr. Geeta S. Iyengar discussing the application of yogic principles and mindfulness in everyday life.
Amazing Facts about the Human Body & Mind
An article by Prashant S. Iyengar presenting fascinating facts about human anatomy and cognitive processes.
Mobility in Stability
An exploration of the relationship between mobility and stability in yoga practice, drawing on concepts from the Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras. The article explains how mobility (dynamic movement) and stability (static firmness) are both essential for progress in yoga, using examples from nature and yogic philosophy.
Asana with Guruji: 80th Birthday Celebrations
A detailed transcript of BKS Iyengar's asana instruction from his 80th birthday celebrations in Pune, December 1998. The article focuses on Tadasana and demonstrates how to use intelligence and awareness to properly align the body, emphasizing the integration of psycho-somatic awareness through detailed observation and correction.
Tadasana, Trikonasana, and Uttitha Parsvakonasana - Demonstration and Class Teaching
Guruji's detailed instruction on proper alignment and intelligence in standing poses, emphasizing the importance of working the feet, legs, and outer body to create stability and expansion. Includes discussion of body language versus education, energy flow, and the concept of bimba and prati-bimba.
Centrāsana
A brief philosophical note on the centrality of asana practice within the Yoga-Sutra, positioned between sutras II.47 and II.48, which discusses the heart of yoga practice.
Savasana - after Asana Class
Geetaji's detailed instruction on proper setup and alignment for Savasana, including blanket placement, body positioning, and the importance of maintaining Tadasana principles even in the relaxation pose. Covers preparation, adjustment techniques, and transition into and out of the pose.
Savasana (Corpse Pose) - Detailed Instructions from Guruji
Comprehensive instructions for practicing Savasana with detailed alignment cues, breathing techniques, and guidance on maintaining the reflected image of Tadasana. Includes emphasis on proper positioning of the spine, head, neck, shoulders, and detailed pranayama instructions for relaxation.
Religious and Lingual Barrier to Yoga?
Geeta S. Iyengar addresses concerns about yoga being associated with Hinduism and the use of Sanskrit language, arguing that yoga is eternal and universal, transcending religious and linguistic boundaries.
The Yogic Mind in Daily Life
Geeta S. Iyengar provides a comprehensive explanation of the yogic mind, consciousness (citta), and how daily practice of yoga transforms the mind through the eight limbs of ashtanga yoga.
Building the Yogic Mind
An article exploring how the yogic mind is gradually built through consistent asana and pranayama practice, proper discipline, and the integration of yoga principles into daily life. It discusses how physical practice develops mental awareness and discrimination.
Amazing Facts About the Human Body and Mind
An article presenting remarkable anatomical and physiological facts about the human body and brain, highlighting the body as a marvelous creation and introduction to yoga as an inquiry into oneself through exploration of the body and mind.
The Amazing Human Body and Mind: Yogic View on the Composition of the Body and Mind
An informative piece presenting fascinating facts about human physiology and the brain, alongside yogic perspectives on the composition of the body and mind through the lens of elements, dhatus, doshas, and internal organs.
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