Yoga Vaani – December 2014
President's report
Report on the BKS Iyengar Yoga Association of Australia's activities following Guruji's passing on August 20, 2014, including the Pune Memorials, Melbourne Convention, and fundraising initiatives for the Bellur Trust.
B.K.S. Iyengar Obituary
A comprehensive obituary of B.K.S. Iyengar, documenting his life from poverty in Karnataka to becoming the world's greatest yoga teacher who brought yoga to the West. Covers his major works, international influence, and the establishment of Iyengar Yoga schools globally.
Hindu death rituals
Describes traditional Hindu funeral and cremation rituals, including body preparation, the role of the chief mourner, cremation procedures, and post-cremation ceremonies.
Being there
A personal memoir of attending the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute and witnessing B.K.S. Iyengar three times: during daily teaching, at his passing in savasana, and at his cremation ceremony. Reflects on the spiritual and atmospheric experience of this significant event.
Chant and practice in memory of Guruji
A guided sequence of asanas and chant (Guru Brahma) that practitioners worldwide were asked to perform following B.K.S. Iyengar's passing, holding Guruji in their hearts during the practice.
Reflections on experiences with B.K.S. Iyengar
Personal memoirs and tributes from senior Iyengar Yoga teachers recounting their transformative experiences studying with B.K.S. Iyengar, including anecdotes from classes in Pune, international conventions, and demonstrations that illustrate his teaching methodology, compassion, and mastery.
Tributes to Guruji: Kay Parry's Reflection
A personal tribute to BKS Iyengar describing his profound impact on students, including an anecdote about a film crew's transformation after meeting Guruji and his influence on the author's spiritual development.
Iyengar Yoga's Global Impact and Frank Jesse's Tribute
An analysis of Guruji's worldwide influence through thousands of tributes from Iyengar yoga students, discussing the concept of Tapas, correct alignment, props, and sequencing, culminating with the poem 'Song of the Soul' by Shankaracharya that Guruji loved.
Reflections on Guruji from his Australian Students and Teachers
A collection of personal reflections and tributes from Australian Iyengar yoga students and teachers describing how Guruji's teachings transformed their lives, made yoga accessible to all, and continue to inspire their practice through his books, principles, and legacy.
Tributes to B.K.S Iyengar
A collection of personal tributes and reflections from yoga students and teachers following the death of B.K.S Iyengar, honoring his dedication to yoga practice, teaching, spiritual wisdom, and lasting legacy in the yoga community.
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