Author Archives: lisa

A momentous event. The power of conviction, commitment, a spiritual life practice, what we in the world of yoga call Sadhana. “As Savasana has to be known to do pranayama, the asanas must be known to do Savasana. In this … Continue reading →

Why… Alignment and precision in asana guide the student to connect from the foundation of each pose to the core strength in the body. Postures are not shapes to be put onto a body; rather they are energetic fluid structures latent within … Continue reading →

When we think of the belly, we generally think of physical, or “core” strength. A deeper look at the Yoga Sutras and at how contemporary medicine views the abdominal area will reveal a profound nexus of body/mind connections. By samyama … Continue reading →

I dedicate this workshop to my teacher and Guru, the great Śri BKS Iyengar. Applying the language, insights and techniques from the wisdom literature of yoga into Asana practice will bring this philosophy to light in a practical way. The … Continue reading →

how do we say good bye to a piece of our heart? we can’t It breaths with us It weeps with us It loves with us Dear heart, Grant me the serenity to accept the things that I cannot change … Continue reading →

I am finding great solace in this, one of Guruji’s favorite poems, and will read it every day, for the next 12 days. I am neither ego nor reason, I am neither mind nor thought, I cannot be heard nor … Continue reading →

The sky is great, vast The sea is deep, and mighty Guruji, your Sadhana was life itself The thorns and roses The fragile knees and sibilant exhalations The cry of painful release and sighs of relief Students leaving medical class … Continue reading →

I’ll be teaching at Tri Yoga Soho, in London, for the first time, this weekend. I look forward to sharing the mystical and wisdom teachings of yoga and asana with those who’ll be joining us. I hope you can join … Continue reading →

In India, Guru Purnima is held on the full moon in July/August. This Sunday, July 15th, from 2pm to 4pm, at the Iyengar Yoga Institute, in Los Angeles, we will celebrate with a teacher team taught class dedicated to our teachers Sri … Continue reading →