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Dear All~
Last week we focused on abdominal poses in most of the classes, exploring abdominal actions from the obvious to the more subtle.
Linda DiCarlo, during the workshop in Savannah this past weekend, took the concept of “from the gross to the subtle” to another level, as she led us towards ever-deeper, more thoughtful, penetration of the intelligence of the body in our postures. Rather than “repeating” a pose, we did our “second evolution”, enlivening more cells and fibers with each ...
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Dear fellow Sadhakas,
It’s October, a beautiful month with many clear days and pleasant temperatures. It’s time for workshops, and we’ve got our own coming up Oct 18-19 with Linda DiCarlo, at Ganesha’s Place in Savannah. There are a few spaces left in each session, but only a few.
Mid-October is also a time for…abdominal poses! Don’t ask about that segue; it doesn’t exist.
Done with attention and awareness, all yoga postures have some component of abdominal toning and stretching. After all, it’s ...
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Dear fellow Sadhakas –
The schedule this week for Iyengar Yoga classes in Savannah and Hilton Head is changed, due to a family illness.
I am sorry about the late notice, and hope it does not inconvenience you. I am in Virginia ...
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Dear Fellow Sadhakas –
This week introduces the beautiful month of October…the month of our workshop with teacher Linda DiCarlo, Oct 18-19. There are a few spaces left; register at Ganesha’s Place or online at www.ganeshasplace.com.
We have one more day to linger in September, but in yoga classes we’ll treat this as the “first week of the month”, which calls for a focus on foundations: feet, toes, ankles, knees and hips.
Babies are fascinated with their toes and feet, and ...
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Dear fellow Sadhakas –
The Iyengar Yoga classes at Ganesha’s Place and at Island Yoga are cancelled this week only, while I am in Arizona chasing the stars.
Meanwhile, please consider a class with one of the other excellent instructors at these studios. It’s also an opportunity to rev up your home practice. Mr. John Schumacher, head of Unity Woods in the DC area, says that if you do one pose at home…you have a home practice!
For homework, do Adho Mukha Svanasana, ...
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Dear Fellow Sadhakas –
Chest-opening poses this week! Lifting and opening the chest helps to lift your spirits and bring a spring to your step. Not to mention providing space to breathe more deeply.
In Sutra II.33, Patanjali offers guidance on how to lift our spirits, and elevate our thoughts, in the face of negative thoughts: “Upon being harassed by negative thoughts, one should cultivate counteracting thoughts.” Vitarka-badhane pratipaksa-bhavanam. Or, as my father used to say, “Act enthusiastic and you’ll be enthusiastic.” ...
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As I listen to thunder rumbling outside my window, and watch the masses of dark clouds, my thoughts turn to the foundations of our house, and I hope that they are firm and steady.
For most of us, the foundations of our homes are something that we assign to others – to builders and contractors who know that business.
We can, however, study our own foundations: our feet, legs, and hips that support our yoga practice and our daily activities. We can ...
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Honoring Guruji B.K.S. Iyengar
National Communal Practice August 26
Classes Aug 26-28 in Hilton Head and Savannah
14 Dec 1918 – 20 Aug 2014
“What can be said in words, is that he was precious to us.” Gaeta Iyengar
A recent message from the Iyengar Yoga National Association US (IYNAUS) invites each of us to a moment of communal dedication to the memory of Guruji B. K. S. ...
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B.K.S. Iyengar – often called “Guruji” – passed away Aug 20. An immense loss, and I am feeling sad, a little lost, but also grateful for his life.
Click here to read Obituary in NY Times
Namaste,
Jann Boyer
Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor (Introductory II)
832.527.6588
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