Tag Archives: iyengar classes
Rolling to the Right Side
After a reclining yoga pose, students are generally instructed to roll to the right side before coming up to a seated position. One of my students recently asked me to explain why we roll to the right. I know of … Continue reading
The Path is the Goal
I am not sure when I first heard this phrase. It expresses the idea that spiritual practice – mindfulness of our thoughts, words and actions in the present – is not just a technique to create some future benefit, but … Continue reading
The Flow of Life
In Light on Life B.K.S. Iyengar shared words of wisdom about how we feel when faced with change. “Humans innately resist change because we feel safe with what is familiar and fear the insecurity that comes with something new. But … Continue reading
In Balance with Nature
While moving through the ups and downs of life at this challenging time, I find that spending time outdoors every day helps me immensely. Whether swimming in Lake Erie, riding my bike, gardening or walking in my neighborhood, being surrounded … Continue reading