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Yog and Yogasana

Posted on November 14, 2013 by lisa

Anyone who has studied with Prashant knows how often he likes to remind us that we are all technocrats and “gymmies”.  Today he acknowledged that the preliminaries are important, and that the Yogasana culture is a beginning. How do you … Continue reading →

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Shree BKS Iyengar, Guruji, going on 95

Posted on November 12, 2013 by lisa

Guruji will be 95 years young in a month. He is alert, sharp, warm, and loves his granddaughter, Abhijata, and great granddaughter, Satvika, immensely. Shri BKS Iyengar and Geetaji have been mentoring Abhijata for almost ten years now. Abhijata accompanied … Continue reading →

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Introducing Prashant Iyengar

Posted on November 10, 2013 by lisa

Prashant Iyengar is an enigma. “You are all Gymmies, you do yoga like going to the gym, but yoga is not a gym culture. You do asanas, but you should be doing yoga. If you want to be a good … Continue reading →

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Growing up too fast

Posted on November 9, 2013 by lisa

Returning to Pune is like visiting a good friend who inherited a small fortune. The development over the last twenty years is shocking. While the standard of living has improved for half of the population, it is not uncommon to … Continue reading →

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2013 trip to Pune

Posted on November 7, 2013 by lisa

This journey is bound to be exceptional. It began with a 14 hour teacher training in Tokyo. The Japanese students are among the most polite and conscientious students of all. I began teaching here in part to help pay my … Continue reading →

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Sutrasana – Introduction to the Sacred and Wisdom Teachings of Patanjali

Posted on August 11, 2013 by lisa

Applying the language, insights and techniques from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras into asana practice will bring the philosophy to the light in a practical way!

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Join us in Puri and Varanasi in February, 2014!

Posted on August 10, 2013 by lisa

I’m giving my second retreat! I look forward to having enough time to share a more complete experience of yoga, including pranayama, discussions and meditation. It will be in India next February. The details are below. You can also download … Continue reading →

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Listening and Breathing

Posted on February 7, 2013 by lisa

6:30, very quiet morning. The steady hiss of the fireplace; associations: warmth, superficial fire, comfort… slipping into thought. Open again, listen. Can I hear space? the hiss is to my left. To my right, far away, faint, barely audible, cannot … Continue reading →

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Meditation changes behavior

Posted on February 5, 2013 by lisa

A friend recently explained that he began meditation many years ago to change his behavior. I found this incredibly honest and direct. Many of us say that we want peace in our life, to reduce stress, to sleep better. Many … Continue reading →

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Listening

Posted on February 3, 2013 by lisa

It was a particularly quiet Sunday morning, soft light. Initially I allow the monkey mind loose to satisfy its need to wander. After a few minutes I generally tire of that and find myself naturally either being drawn to my … Continue reading →

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