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 Asanas as Friends

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Karen Allgire

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 →

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Equanimity

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Karen Allgire

In chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita, one of our most important yoga texts, we are instructed to perform our duty, or righteous action, with samatvam (equanimity), while letting go of attachment to success or failure. As I rest on my … Continue reading →

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Facing the Future Fearlessly

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Karen Allgire

Dear Yoga Friends, I am inspired again and again by the beautiful teachings in Light on Life by BKS Iyengar. In Chapter 3, there is a section on the topic of stress. Mr. Iyengar writes: “When we have done all … Continue reading →

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Unshakeable Serenity

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Karen Allgire

Unshakeable Serenity One of my favorite statements written by BKS Iyengar is found in his commentary on sutra II.1, where he defines kriya yoga. Kriya yoga means the actions or the means of yoga, and it consists of three principles: … Continue reading →

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