Tag Archives: iyengar classes

Student Spotlight: Guest Post by Lance Godard

From Karen: The Student Spotlight is a place for some of our students to share their yoga story, and inspire us with the ways yoga has enhanced their lives. A short version will be seen in our newsletter, with the … Continue reading →

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Just Be Interested

Some of you have heard me speak about Mary Dunn, an amazing and beloved Iyengar Yoga teacher who trained and inspired a whole generation of teachers like me. Among many other memorable teachings, Mary used to say that the main … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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