Tag Archives: Karen Allgire
Abhijata Iyengar at the IYNAUS Convention 2026
We who practice Iyengar Yoga are fortunate to be a part of a living tradition of yoga, in which knowledge is handed down directly from teacher to student in an unbroken line of transmission from the great yoga master, BKS … Continue reading
Student Spotlight: Guest Post by Nikki Rodney
From Karen: I have recently been inspired to do a new regular feature in our monthly newsletter – the Student Spotlight. This will allow some of our students to share their yoga story, and inspire us with the ways yoga … Continue reading
Practice Inversions, Some Amount of Time, Most Days
As I continue my recovery from a major surgery, I have been thinking about how important and precious the inverted poses are in my yoga practice. In Iyengar Yoga, inversions are emphasized because of their profound physiological effects, and their … Continue reading
Asanas as Friends
As I gradually rebuild my asana practice, I have been thinking about how each pose has a kind of character or being that makes doing the pose feel like visiting a friend. As I explore more possibilities, I feel a … Continue reading